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Vanderburgh County extends temporary outdoor burn ban through Oct. 7
Summary
The Vanderburgh County Board of Commissioners on Sept. 18 approved a temporary ban on outdoor burning through Oct. 7, 2025, citing ongoing D1 drought conditions and authorizing county fire officials to rescind the ban if conditions improve.
Vanderburgh County commissioners voted unanimously Sept. 18 to approve Resolution No. CO-R-09-25-008, imposing a temporary ban on outdoor burning in Vanderburgh County through Oct. 7, 2025, and establishing penalties for violations.
The ban was proposed after county staff reviewed updated drought data showing the area remained in a D1 (moderate) drought. Chief Adam Farrar, participating by Webex as the county fire chief, said county fire…
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