Commissioners sign county-wide burn ban

Mike Wolanin | The Republic The exterior of The Commons with the Bartholomew County Courthouse pictured in the background in downtown Columbus, Ind., Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017.

COLUMBUS, Ind. — The Bartholomew County Commissioners have signed a county-wide burn ban at the request of fire chiefs in Bartholomew County.

The ban goes into effect Tuesday and will remain in effect for seven days at which time it will be re-evaluated and extended if needed.

County officials said rain is in the forecast for Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday, and if sufficient rainfall occurs to improve conditions, the ban may be lifted at that time.