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Burn bans extended, others ended
Updated: Tuesday, 21 Aug 2012, 2:51 PM EDT
Published : Friday, 17 Aug 2012, 5:51 PM EDT
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - Some local counties have lifted their burn bans after recent rains, including Clay, Knox, and Daviess Counties in Indiana.
Unlike some others though, the Vigo County burn ban was extended until August 31.
The decision was approved by the Vigo County Commissioners.
The recommendation comes from Emergency Management and the local fire chiefs.
Most of the county remains close to a foot behind on rainfall this year.
With the expected dry weather and continued heat, a change is not expected anytime soon.
"The grass may have a green tint to it but it's still really dry out here and it's still dangerous," Terre Haute Fire Chief Jeff Fisher said.
Emergency Management officials said they'll re-evaluate closer to August 31 or in the event of a significant rainfall.
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