UPDATED: Clay County and City of Brazil declare Burn Ban

It's been a busy week for firefighters around the county after multiple brush and structure fires.

With the advice of the Clay County Emergency Management Director and pursuant to Clay County Ordinance 16-2012 and IC 10-14-3-29, Clay County Commissioners proclaim an Open Burn Emergency.

Due to dry conditions and increased winds, The Clay County Commissioners have declared a county-wide burn ban lasting seven days.

Those violating this order shall incur a fine of $300.00 per day, with each day of violation being a separate offense.

The City Council has also announced a burn ban in the City of Brazil lasting seven days.

All open burning, including wood, weeds, and other vegetation, is prohibited.

The seven-day burn ban will end on November 15, 2023.

Update to the story:

Due to the dry conditions, the Clay County Commissioners and the City of Brazil have extended the Burn Ban for one more week until November 22.

More details to come.