FRANKLIN, Ind. – The Johnson County Commissioners met Monday and extended the Burn Ban for the county that was initiated last week. The extension will last 30 days, until October 23.
The Burn Ban is for Franklin, Whiteland, Greenwood, and all of Johnson County.
Because field fires have been prevalent over the last several weeks, city/township fire departments and Johnson County Emergency Management requested the Burn Ban.
Due to the Burn Ban, the following activities are prohibited in Johnson County:
- open burning of any kind using conventional fuel such as wood/combustible matter, except for grills fueled by charcoal briquettes or propane
- the use of consumer fireworks
- campfires and other recreational fires
- the burning of debris, such as timber or vegetation, including such debris that results from building construction activities
