Burn bans, advisories in the FOX23 viewing area

(KBSI) – Due to dry conditions, some counties are issuing burn bans. Check back for updates to the list.

Missouri

Cape Girardeau County

Due to the combination of temperature, low humidity, dry ground covering, and the possibility of increasing winds, the Cape Girardeau County Commission issued a “no burn advisory” for Cape Girardeau County. All county residents are advised to postpone open outdoor burning until the fire danger decreases. If you are driving or working outdoors, be extremely careful to discard smoking materials. Campers and hunters should be extremely careful.

Illinois

Mt. Vernon

Mt. Vernon Fire Chief Kevin Sargent ordered a No Burn Order for the city of Mt. Vernon effective Wednesday, June 28 until “weather conditions allow for the ordinance to be reinstated.”

Kentucky

Fulton County

It is in effect until “a sufficient amount of rainfall” has covered the county or other circumstances occur, according to Fulton County Judge/Executive Jim Martin.