Full Notification

Burn Ban Lifted for Decatur County
 
Greensburg, IN. – Today the Decatur County Commissioners have lifted the burn ban for Decatur County with specific points:

•  The burning of household trash is restricted by IDEM, Indiana Department of Environmental Management, and no burning of trash should occur at any time. 
• Open burning within the Greensburg City is not permitted under City Ordinance.
•  Fireworks restrictions are lifted and Citizens must follow State Law for the use of fireworks. State law allows for the use of fireworks every day of the year from 9 am to 11 pm, with and extension to 12 am Midnight on Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, and New Year’s Eve. 
• Without further continued rainfall the burn ban may be reinstituted as necessary.
• Citizens and groups are encouraged to notify the respective Fire Department if they intend to have a large burn so that the responders are aware and may prevent any undue response from smoke in the area.