COLUMBUS, Ohio — A seasonable burn ban is now in effect for the next couple of months.

Fall burning regulations went into effect on Oct. 1. However, with dry conditions throughout the state, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Ohio State Fire Marshal are urging residents to take precautions if they plan on burning debris.

State law prohibits most open burning in unincorporated areas in March, April, May, October and November between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.

With the lack of rain in recent weeks, authorities say there is an elevated risk of wildfires.

“Every year, wildfires start in Ohio because residents carelessly burn trash and debris,” said ODNR Division of Forestry Chief Dan Balser. “We want to remind Ohioans that wildfires do happen in this state and can b

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