The Noblesville Common Council voted 6-0 this morning to approve Ordinance 24-7-12 – an indefinite extension on the current ban for open burning and for the use of consumer fireworks. The dangerous drought conditions in central Indiana continue and no significant rainfall is predicted in the upcoming days. Once conditions improve enough, the ban will be rescinded at that time.
City Spokeswoman Cara Culp said officials truly appreciates the cooperation of the public since the time the ban was initially established as well as the seriousness with which people are taking the danger. As a result of residents complying with the ban, the Noblesville Fire Department has responded to four outside fires since the ban took effect on June 29 as opposed to more than 40 outside fires from June 1-28.
As a reminder, the burn ban includes bonfires, fire pits, and chimineas. Use of a gas or charcoal grill for cooking purposes is still acceptable; however, residents must allow charcoal to cool in the grill and then douse it completely with water and responsibly dispose of it afterwards.
Citizens may report violations of the consumer fireworks usage ban and the open burn ban by calling the Noblesville Dispatch Center’s non-emergency line which is 773-1300. This number is available 24 hours a day and seven days a week. As always, in the case of a fire or other emergency, call 911.