Ohio's burn ban is back for spring. What it means for outdoor fires

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.
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Spring Statewide Burn Ban In Effect

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 ...

Ohio spring burn ban takes effect

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.

Wet spring for Northeast Ohio? New outlook shows rain but temperature uncertainty

A new NOAA spring outlook shows increased odds of a wetter-than-normal spring in Northeast Ohio, while temperature trends remain uncertain from March through May.