Heat wave, drought force burn bans

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Web Editor - Michael Vick

Story Created: Mon Jun 25, 2012 11:51 AM

Story Updated: Fri Aug 10, 2012 5:53 AM

Extreme drought conditions have caused the following fire departments and local governments to order a ban on all open burning, including recreational fires, until further notice:

Kentucky

  • Ballard County
  • Carlisle County
  • City of Benton
  • City of Hickman
  • Crittenden County
  • Fulton County
  • Graves County
  • Hickman County
  • Livingston County
  • Lyon County
  • Marshall County
  • McCracken County
  • Union County
  • Webster County

Illinois

  • City of Benton
  • City of Cairo
  • City of Golconda
  • City of Murphysboro
  • Franklin County
  • Gallatin County
  • Hardin County
  • Lake Egypt
  • Massac County
  • Perry County
  • Pope County
  • Saline County
  • Union County
  • Village of Cave In Rock
  • Village of Pittsburg
  • Williamson County

Missouri

  • Cape Girardeau County
  • City of Charleston
  • City of East Prairie
  • City of Sikeston
  • Mississippi County

Tennessee

    *No burn bans reported in Tennessee