Allen County commissioners have extended a countywide ban on open burning through Monday.
The ban was enacted Monday, and originally was slated to expire Wednesday afternoon.
But an extended spell of hot, dry weather is expected to persist into next week, prompting the extension.
The ban includes any kind of controlled burning of grass, brush, weeds, trees, trash or debris, as well as campfires and fireworks.
Violations are considered misdemeanor crimes.
