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Updated burn bans in the tristate area

By Isaiah Calalang,

1 day ago

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Local officials have announced new and updated burn bans until further notice.

Spencer County officials announced a county-wide burn ban in effect as of September 1. This ban will be in effect until further notice.

Officials say following activities are prohibited:

Campfires and other recreational fires
Open burning of any kind using conventional fuel
Burning of debris
Use of burn barrels

Dubois County EMA Director, Tamara Humbert, confirms a county-wide burn ban is in effect as of Wednesday afternoon. The ban will be reassessed in 7 days.

On a post made on Facebook, Posey County Emergency Management announced an extension on their county-wide ban until September 17.

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