Local Indiana and Kentucky counties issue burn bans

HENDERSON, Ky (WEHT) – Local counties in Indiana and Kentucky have issued burn bans due to ongoing dry conditions.

Posey County is now under a burn ban with immediate effect. The Posey County Emergency Management made the announcement on social media.

Officials state the burn ban will be in effect for the next seven days where conditions will be re-evaluated.

An update will be made once a decision has been made.

Warrick and Gibson counties added their burn bans Tuesday afternoon.

In Kentucky, Union County has issued their burn ban with immediate effect. Officials with the Union County Emergency Management says that no person shall light or maintain an open fire at any location.

Any person in violation can be subjected to fines between $50 and $500.

It will remain in effect until lifted by officials.

These burn bans come days before one of the busiest times of the year for campgrounds. Harmonie State Park in Posey County says they are looking to get a waiver to allow for campfires, but they won’t know more until later this week.

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