NORTHEAST, Ohio (WOIO) - Northeast Ohio fire departments shared on social media Sunday the start of the Ohio spring burn ban.

With the return of springlike weather in March comes the return of Ohio's open burn ban. Here's when it's in effect, exceptions to the rule.

Ohio’s burn ban is in effect from March 1 through May 31, 2026, prohibiting most outdoor open burning. This ban applies to burning brush, leaves, and yard waste. The ban is in place between 6 a.m. and ...

Ohio's spring statewide daytime burn ban is in effect from March 1, 2026, through May 31, 2026. According to Ohio Revised Code 1503.18, open burning is prohibited in unincorporated areas between 6 a.m ...

In addition to the statewide regulation, local governments may have additional rules established, so it's a good idea to ...

Fire departments throughout the state and numerous state agencies are reminding residents that Sunday marked the start of the ...

Under the ban, opening burning is prohibited statewide during the months of March, April, May, October and November between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.

FROM OHIODNR.GOV__The State of Ohio is reminding residents that Ohio Revised Code 1503.18 prohibits most open burning in unincorporated areas in March, April, May, October, and November between 6 a.m.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio’s annual spring burn ban is now in effect and will remain in place through May 31, restricting most outdoor open burning during daytime hours.

A burn ban has been put into effect in Vicksburg and Warren County through March 16.

The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners lifted the recently passed burn ban during a Monday, March 2 meeting.