Ohio Fall Burn Ban Season Now In Place

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Outside burning is not permitted now through the end of November, as the Annual Statewide Burn Ban is now in effect between the hours of 6am-6pm.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is urging Ohioans to learn about the state’s outdoor burning regulations and to take precautions if they are planning to burn debris this fall. Ohio law states that most outdoor debris burning is prohibited in unincorporated areas from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. during October and November (Ohio Revised Code 1503.18).
 
“A major cause of escaped wildfires in Ohio during the fall is the careless burning of trash and debris,” Fire Program Administrator and Assistant Chief for the ODNR Division of Forestry Greg Guess said. “Unnecessary risk to people and property can be minimized by following safe burning practices and being aware of the burning regulations.”

This ban goes into place each Fall, as dryer conditions combined with dying vegetation make for hazards where outdoor burning can create wildfire scenarios.