A recreational burn ban in Jefferson County has been reduced, allowing for campfires and charcoal briquettes.
The county fire chiefs and fire marshal agreed to reduce the ban Friday on outdoor burning that was put in place on Sept. 7 due to dry conditions.
While campfires and charcoal grilling is now allowed, the ban on land clearing and debris burning is still in place until at least Wednesday, fire marshal Brian Tracer stated in a press release.
A recreational fire is defined as outdoor burning of charcoal or firewood where the fuel is not contained in an incinerator, outdoor fireplace, barbecue grill or barbecue pit, Tracer said.
Recreational fires are for pleasure, religious, ceremonial, cooking, warmth or similar purposes. Fires used for debris or garbage disposal are not considered recreational fires and are illegal, Tracer said.
For more information about fire danger in Jefferson County, contact East Jefferson Fire Rescue or visit ejfr.org.
