NEWTON — A burn ban is now active for all of Jasper County.

Jasper County EMA reported yesterday that director Jamey Robinson requested the burn ban from the State Fire Marshal’s Office. Upon investigation, the Fire Marshal’s Office found that conditions in Jasper County are such that open burning constitutes a danger to life or property. Therefore, open burning is prohibited in Jasper County until further notice.

Violations of open burning bans are simple misdemeanors.

Jasper County is the only county in the No Coast Network listening area to have enacted a burn ban at this time, but conditions are still dangerous all around the state for burning. For as long as the weather stays dry and windy, area residents are advised to postpone any open burns until conditions become more favorable.