As of today, June 27, 2023, the Sullivan County Commission has in accordance with the Fire Departments issued a County wide Burn Ban. With the drought conditions throughout the state and county worsening the risks of fires have increased exponentially. We understand with the upcoming holiday, we all love to celebrate our Independence and freedom in many ways including bonfires, barbeques, and fireworks. All of which are a dangerous during these times. To insure the safety and wellbeing of your loved ones, our volunteer firefighters, and yourself, please adhere to the burn ban.
The burn ban includes:
Bonfires
Burning of trash or brush
Cooking outdoors
Shooting of any kind of missiles, sky rockets, sky lanterns, etc.
Local public firework displays that have been canceled are the Milan Elks Lodge display at the Country Club and Green City’s City display.