Ban on Open Burning

Ohio State Fire Marshal Kevin Reardon has issued a Ban on Open Burning that is currently in effect for 24 Ohio counties, including Franklin County. Prohibited activities include campfires, using or discharging fireworks and using spark- or heat-producing devices for recreational purposes.

The ban was initially ordered on Sept. 6 and has been updated weekly throughout the season. Ban factors include precipitation, streamflow, reservoir levels, soil moisture and other factors, according to a news release from the Ohio Department of Commerce. View the release for a complete list of prohibited activities, ban factors and an update list of counties that are included in the ban.