The State Fire Marshal’s Office has issued, at the request of Audubon Fire Chief Tyler Thygesen (representing the Fire Chiefs of Audubon County), a Burn Ban. The Ban on open burning became effective at Noon today (Wednesday), and shall remain in effect until such time as Thygesen notifies the State Fire Marshal that conditions dangerous to life or property, no longer exists.

Violation of the Burn Ban constitutes a simple misdemeanor.