The Monroe County Board of Commissioners banned most burning Tuesday due to the risk of fire from lack of rain.
The ban includes open burning, large campfires, debris burning and burn barrels.
Small campfires in a fire ring and charcoal or propane grills are allowed, but charcoal must be totally extinguished before disposal. Burn barrels with a mesh top are allowed during the day.
The county also discouraged using fireworks that leave the ground.
The ban lasts until Sept. 24 unless changed. The National Weather Service says it could rain Sunday night. NWS also says Bloomington’s last rain was Aug. 18.
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