The Marshall County Central Dispatch Center was able to confirm for EMA Director Jack Garner that citizens are still burning even though the county is still under a burn ban.
On October 9, the Marshall County Commissioners issued a countywide burn ban with the recommendations from EMA, and local fire department. Since the ban was enacted there have been 15 calls for 13 fires.
The burn ban was enacted due to prolonged dry conditions which have elevated the risk of fires which could spread quickly. Under the burn ban, open burning of any kind using conventional fuel such as wood or other combustible material is prohibited. The only exception is for grills fueled by charcoal or propane. The ban also prohibits the burning of debris, such as Trash, timber or vegetation including debris from the results of building construction activities.
Small campfires are permitted although the commissioners ask citizens to use great caution if using a campfire.
To report a violation of the burn ban, please contact the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department at 574-936-3187 or 911.
Grass fires reported, October 9 - 22
10/19/24 13:53:16 FIREGR 15TH RD / JUNIPER
10/15/24 08:21:22 FIREGR 8TH RD / E COUNTY
10/09/24 22:10:22 FIREGR 14000 BLK JUNIPER
10/20/24 13:09:35 FIREGR SR 331 / 14B RD,
10/20/24 13:11:19 FIREGR 13000 BLK SR 331,
10/20/24 14:05:10 FIREGR 17B RD / DEWBERRY
10/20/24 19:02:48 FIREGR US 30 / PLYMOUTH
10/20/24 19:07:01 FIREGR US 30 /
10/15/24 16:20:08 FIREGR 13000 BLK SR 331,
10/10/24 13:07:31 FIREGR 6000 BLK 5C Rd,
10/11/24 11:36:35 FIREGR OLIVE TRL / OLIVE LN,
10/11/24 13:14:25 FIREGR 2000 BLK MICHIGAN
10/11/24 22:38:46 FIREGR 20TH RD / ELM RD,
10/22/24 16:45:43 FIREGR 4TH RD / E SHORE
10/13/24 13:05:24 FIREGR PLYMOUTH-GOSHEN
Total Records: 15
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