Marshall
County will continue
their burn ban and now all public and private displays of fireworks are prohibited
until the weather conditions change.
According to the Marshall County Emergency Management
Agency, the 4th of July celebrations will be determined on the severity
of the dry weather conditions.
Since the previous burn ban expired Wednesday at noon, the
new burn ban prohibits the following until further notice:
- 1. Open burning of any kind using conventional
fuel such as wood, or other combustible materials with the exception of grills
fueled by charcoal briquettes or propane (charcoal from permitted grills should
be thoroughly extinguished before being removed from the grill);
- 2. The burning of debris, such as timber, or
vegetation, and other such debris that results from building construction
activities;
- 3. Campfires and other recreational fires;
- 4. Public and private displays or use of
fireworks.
The Marshall County Emergency Management Agency reminds
residents that those who violate the burn ban could be charged with a Class B
misdemeanor. If convicted, they could be sentenced to 180 days in jail and
fined up to $1000. Any questions or concerns, please contact them at
574-936-3740.
