Attention Town of Lapel residents: although the County Wide Burn Ban has been lifted, the Town of Lapel’s Burn Ban remains in effect until further notice.
A Declaration of Local Emergency has been issued due to ongoing drought conditions, posing a significant risk of widespread fire hazards. As the President of the Lapel Town Council, I am authorized by Indiana Code §10-14-3-29(a)(1) and §36-5-2-2 to declare a local emergency.
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The Town Council is committed to protecting the safety of our citizens and property. In light of the current drought conditions, a town-wide burn ban has been issued, effective immediately.
The following activities are prohibited in the Town of Lapel:
– Recreational fires, including campfires, unless they are enclosed in a fire ring with dimensions of at least 23 inches in diameter and 6 inches in height
– Open burning of any kind, including wood or other combustible materials, except for grills fueled by charcoal briquettes or propane
– Burning of debris, such as timber or vegetation, including materials resulting from construction activities or windstorm damage
– Use of burn barrels for open burning at residential structures
It is essential to extinguish charcoal from permitted grills thoroughly before removing it. This burn ban is in accordance with Section 10-14-3-29 of the Indiana Code.
All public offices and employees of the Town of Lapel are directed to exercise diligence in their duties and comply with emergency laws, regulations, and directives. Residents are urged to cooperate with public officials, comply with emergency measures, and obey lawful directions from identified officers.
This burn ban will remain in effect until rescinded by the Lapel Town Council, which will reevaluate the Declaration every seven days. The Emergency Declaration will be filed in the Office of the Clerk-Treasurer, posted throughout the Town, and provided to local news media.
Declared on October 4, 2025.
/s/ Brian Robertson
Brian Robertson, President, Lapel Town Council
Prepared by:
Jeffrey K. Graham
Graham, Farrer & Wilson, P.C.
1601 S. Anderson Street, Elwood, IN 46036
200 E. State Street, Pendleton, IN 46064
(765) 552-9878 / jgraham@gfwlawyers.com
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