As of October 10, 2025, the burn ban in Madison County has been extended for an additional 7 days due to ongoing drought conditions.
A Declaration of Local Emergency has been issued by the Principal Executive Officer of Madison County, citing the authority granted by I.C. §10-14-3-29(a)(1) and I.C. §36-2-2-2, which permits the President of the County Board of Commissioners to declare a local emergency. The decision to extend the burn ban is based on the finding that Madison County remains at risk of widespread fire hazards due to the persistent drought conditions.
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In accordance with this declaration, a state of local emergency exists in Madison County, Indiana. Effective immediately, the following activities are prohibited:
* Campfires and other recreational fires, unless they are enclosed in a fire ring with dimensions of at least 23 inches in diameter and 6 inches high
* Open burning of any kind using conventional fuel such as wood or other combustible materials, with the exception of grills fueled by charcoal briquettes or propane
* Burning of debris, including timber or vegetation, resulting from building construction activities or windstorm debris
* Use of burn barrels for any open burning at residential structures
Additionally, charcoal from permitted grills must be thoroughly extinguished before being removed. All residents are directed to comply with necessary emergency measures, cooperate with public officials, and obey lawful directions from properly identified officers.
This burn ban will remain in effect until rescinded by the Madison County Board of Commissioners, who will reevaluate the declaration every 7 days. The declaration has been duly signed by John Richwine, President of the Madison County Board of Commissioners, and will be filed in the Office of the Clerk of Madison County, posted in various locations throughout the county, and provided to local news media.
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