Amid widespread drought conditions, multiple counties across Ohio, Indiana, and West Virginia have issued or extended burn bans to mitigate fire risks. In Ohio, the state fire marshal expanded the ban to include Franklin, Lawrence, Licking, Madison, and Noble counties, among others, due to extreme drought conditions. Similarly, Preble and Union counties in Indiana, along with several other counties, are under burn bans. Jackson County in West Virginia has also implemented a burn ban due to severe drought. Meanwhile, Bonneville County, Idaho, has lifted its burn ban due to improved weather conditions but advises caution. The bans generally prohibit activities like open burning of trash, fireworks, and discarding lit materials to prevent accidental wildfires.