Pike County issues Burn Ban

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        Pike County is the latest county in the region to issue a burn ban due to dry conditions.

        Campfires and recreational fires are prohibited unless they are in a fire ring of 23 inches in diameter and at least six inches high or larger.  Open burning is also not allowed except for charcoal or propane grills.  Also burning brush and trash in the open or in barrells is not allowed. The burn ban is in effect in Pike County until further notice.

        Gibson, Dubois, Lawrence and Orange Counties are also under burn bans