More Indiana counties are now under burn bans as drought conditions continue to intensify across the state.
INDIANAPOLIS — Clinton County became the latest to impose a countywide burn ban on Tuesday, Sept. 7, joining Wabash, Fulton, Madison, Carroll, White, Cass, and Miami counties.
The bans come amid worsening drought conditions that have increased fire risks and delayed the arrival of fall foliage.
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, most of central and northern Indiana remains in a moderate drought, while parts of DeKalb, Adams, Allen, Jay, Randolph, Huntington, Wells, Blackford, Wabash, Grant, Miami, Howard, Tipton, Clinton, Carroll, Cass, White, Vermillion, and Parke counties are experiencing severe drought. Some areas — including Allen, Adams, Carroll, Cass, Howard, and Miami counties — are even facing exceptional drought, the most extreme level.
The lack of rainfall, combined with unseasonably warm temperatures, has also slowed Indiana’s fall color change. State naturalists warn that the dryness could shorten the season’s vibrant hues, as warm weather delays leaf color transformation and dry conditions cause them to brown and fall sooner.
Meteorologists report that rainfall totals remain well below average, with no significant relief expected soon. Officials are urging residents to avoid outdoor burning and to be extremely cautious with open flames as the drought persists.
The Indiana Department of Homeland Security continues to update the list of active burn bans statewide.
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