LISBON, Ohio - Three Columbiana County Communities have issued burning bans because of dry conditions.

The Columbiana County Emergency Management Agency says the bans are in effect for East Palestine, New Waterford and Unity Twp.

With the area being designated in the moderate fire danger class for the week and weather conditions prime for fire spread, the relative humidity values are expected to drop into the upper 30 to low 40 percent range during peak heating hours along with Southerly wind gusts to 15-20 mph at times.

The bans will remain in effect until Friday November 8 , 2024.