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Whitley County issues Red Flag Warning banning outdoor burning

Outdoor burning is now prohibited for the near future in Whitley County due to extremely dry conditions. “Due to current and predicted weather conditions, and the extreme danger of forest fires in Whitley County, I, Pat White, Jr., County Judge Executive of Whitley County,...
Posted On 08 Nov 2023

Outdoor burning ban in effect for Whitley County

An outdoor burning ban has been issued in Whitley County. Judge-Executive Pat White, Jr. signed the executive order instituting the red flag warning effective at 10 a.m. Thursday. “This prohibition is in effect until the executive order has been rescinded by public notice,” the...

Total outdoor burning ban in force in Whitley County

A total ban on outdoor burning has been issued in Whitley County. Judge-Executive Pat White Jr. issued the “red flag” warning shortly before 3 p.m. Tuesday. “It is a complete ban on outdoor burning,” explained Whitley County Projects Director Amber Owens....
Posted On 02 Nov 2016