Burn bans have been enacted for the cities of Warren and Hermitage to combat the dry conditions. The bans which went into effect on Monday, August 26 will be in effect until further notice. Officials are urging residents to comply to prevent potential disasters.
The decision to implement the burn bans comes in response to dry conditions which elevates the probability of fire danger. Persistent high temperatures and lack of rain have left vegetation particularly dry and susceptible to ignition.
The burn ban prohibits a range of activities including:
Fire departments are closely monitoring the situation and will provide updates as necessary.
