Recent dry conditions and a couple of field fires have led local leaders to issue a burn ban effective immediately in Adams County.
Acting on the request of all fire chiefs in the county, the Adams County Commissioners Tuesday approved the ban of open burning all across the county.
WZBD’s Ed Thurman spoke with Decatur Fire Chief Jeff Sheets about the need for such a declaration…
Local officials are hoping rain will develop to lessen the fire danger, but there is no mention of rain in the forecast until early next week. This burn ban includes all areas of Adams County, both rural and in municipalities.
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