Burn ban extended in Henry County

Due to the relatively high temperatures and combined drought conditions, the Henry County Fire Marshal has issued a total ban of all outdoor burning effective immediately. All outdoor burning including recreational fires are prohibited within Henry County.

This ban is based on weather conditions and community fire safety needs and will remain in effect until weather and fire danger conditions improve. Citations may be issued to those who violate the outdoor burning ban. Cooking outdoors in approved propane or charcoal barbecues is allowed during this ban, but recreational fires, campfires and fires in outdoor fireplaces are not.