West Carrollton Issues Burn Ban, Miami Valley Under Red Flag Warning
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Channel: Dayton 24/7 Now · 2012 · News & Politics
WEST CARROLLTON -- The city of West Carrollton issued a burn ban on Wednesday. Until further notice, within city limits no one can burn anything outside. This comes in the midst of extremely dry conditions in the Miami Valley.Beginning of Thursday, all of the Miami Valley will go under a red flag warning. This means outside conditions are so dry, there is critical fire danger. Even the tiniest spark can cause a widespread fire. "All it takes is an ember, the wind kicks up a little, and the ember is in the grass, yard is up, and it's unbelievable how quickly a fire starts," said Leanne Nash, West Carrollton Fire Prevention Officer. She said brush fires are a big danger, too. Even simply throwing a cigarette out a car window can start a huge blaze during these dry conditions. "The ground is so dry that any potential ignition source can start that fire."In West Carrollton, even if you have a fire permit, burning anything outside is temporarily banned. Until outside conditions improve, the burn ban will remain in effect.
