Open burn ban in effect

EMERGENCY NOTICE

September 14, 2010

OPEN BURNING BAN HAS BEEN ISSUED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Due to the current dry conditions in our area, a ban on open burning has been issued throughout Greene County. Open burning of field, yard, forest and other agricultural waste is hereby prohibited. This ban includes brush piles, bonfires and campfires. In addition, extreme caution should be used when using a grill to cookout and when discarding smoking materials.

All unauthorized fires will be extinguished and the responsible person may be issued a citation and fine.

This ban will be in effect until conditions in the area improve.

This ban is in effect in all areas served by Miami Township Fire-Rescue including the Villages of Yellow Springs and Clifton, Miami Township, and Antioch University owned property.

Please contact Miami Township Fire-Rescue at 767-7842 with any questions or concerns.

BY ORDER OF MIAMI TOWNSHIP FIRE-RESCUE
Colin S. Altman, Fire Chief

Countywide Open Burning Ban by Order of:
Miami Twp. Fire-Rescue, Cedarville Twp. Fire Department, Silvercreek Twp. Fire Department, Jefferson Twp. Fire Department, New Jasper Twp. Fire Department, Xenia Twp. Fire Department, Xenia Fire Division, Spring Valley Twp. Fire Department, Bellbrook Fire Department, Sugarcreek Twp. Fire Department, Beavercreek Twp. Fire Department, Fairborn Fire Department