09/29/2026
🔥 OCTOBER BURN BAN REMINDER 🔥
The McArthur Fire Department would like to remind everyone that Ohio’s annual fall open-burning restrictions begin October 1st.
From October 1st through November 30th, open burning of leaves, brush, grass, weeds, wood, and other yard waste is prohibited between the hours of 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM in unincorporated areas of Ohio, with limited exceptions.
This seasonal restriction is in place because dry leaves, grass, and other vegetation can make fires much more difficult to control and increase the risk of wildfire.
Please do not burn yard waste or debris during the restricted hours.
If you do have a legal outdoor fire, please make sure it is attended at all times, kept under control, and completely extinguished before leaving it.
Your cooperation helps keep our community, homes, property, and firefighters safe.