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Wayne Township Open Burning Requirements

The Wayne Township Fire Department wants to remind citizens that “open burning” which includes the burning of anything outside can lead to health and environmental risks if done improperly.

When the air is stagnant, open burning creates a smoke and odor nuisance to nearby neighbors. Also, it adversely affects the health-based air quality standards for Marion County as set by the U.S. EPA under the Clean Air act.

In addition to residential requirements listed in this document, commercial properties (i.e. businesses) are not allowed to open burn for disposal or any other reason.

Please consult city and/or county offices, and local weather stations to confirm that open burning is allowed during seasonal dry periods.

If you observe burning that you feel does not meet the criteria in this document, you may report the violation to the Wayne Township Fire Department by calling our non-emergency line at (317) 246-6200 and follow the prompts for the Fire Prevention Division.

Permissible burning hours

Permissible burning hours inside the jurisdiction of the Wayne Township Fire Department for yard waste are from 10AM to 3 PM, and all fires must be attended by a competent person of at least 18 years of age at all times.

Remember

By law, no person shall cause, suffer, allow or permit the emission into the atmosphere of any substance or combination of substances from the burning of wood products was allowed therein in such quantities auto cause annoyance or constitute a nuisance so as to interfere with the health and well-being of any individual in his or her home or place of employment or recreation or as to interfere with the normal use and enjoyment  of any such place.

Materials Illegal to Burn
  • Leaves and Grass Clippings
  • Stumps and Land Clearing Waste
  • Waste Lumber and Furniture
  • Household Garbage and Dead Animals
  • Tires and Wiring
  • Asbestos and Hazardous Materials
Other Types of Permitted Open Burning
  • Cooking Fires, Barbecue Grills
  • Campfires, Patio Fire Pits
  • Personal Comfort Fires
  • Ceremonial Bonfires (conducted by established groups, such as schools, churches, scouts, etc.)

Build a Burn Barrel to Legally Burn Twigs, Limbs and Branches that Originate From Your Property

Burn barrels must be used to dispose of limbs and branches from your property. The elements of a burn barrel that meets the requirements of open burning regulations in Wayne Township are:

  • Heavy metal barrel, free of large holes in the bottom or sides
  • Ventilating mesh screen with openings no greater than 1/4 inch in size
  • Ventholes near bottom edge to promote clean burning and low smoke
  • At least 15 feet away form buildings, trees or any other combustible construction
  • The fire must be monitored at all times by a competent adult wit ha form extinguishment near the site of the fire. This can be an extinguisher or garden hose
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Wayne Township Fire Department Indianapolis

1 month ago

Wayne Township Fire Department Indianapolis

Wayne Township Fire Department would like to offer our thanks for a quick thinking teacher this afternoon. When a teacher from St. Anthony Catholic School was told by a student in his virtual classroom that his house was on fire, he wasn't sure what to think. The student showed him the fire by pointing his computer camera at the fire.
The teacher told the boy, 10, to get everyone out and call 911. The teacher also called 911 to make sure the fire was reported. Both children got out of the house without injury, and the quick call to 911, ensured that fire crews got there quickly, and got water on the fire quickly.

To Mr. Kenneth Weaver of St. Anthony Catholic School, thanks and well done.
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Wayne Township Fire Department would like to offer our thanks for a quick thinking teacher this afternoon. When a teacher from St. Anthony Catholic School was told by a student in his virtual classroom that his house was on fire, he wasnt sure what to think. The student showed him the fire by pointing his computer camera at the fire. 
The teacher told the boy, 10, to get everyone out and call 911. The teacher also called 911 to make sure the fire was reported. Both children got out of the house without injury, and the quick call to 911, ensured that fire crews got there quickly, and got water on the fire quickly.  To Mr. Kenneth Weaver of St. Anthony Catholic School, thanks and well done.Image attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment
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Fire crews are working a residence fire in the 300 block of Woodrow. Small fire in the home, all occupants are out and water is in the fire. ... See MoreSee Less

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Please avoid the area of 6700 W. Washington street as police and fire crews work an accident that has injured two and taken the life of another. Washington St will be closed for quite a while as this investigation gets under way. ... See MoreSee Less

Please avoid the area of 6700 W. Washington street as police and fire crews work an accident that has injured two and taken the life of another. Washington St will be closed for quite a while as this investigation gets under way.Image attachmentImage attachment
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PRAYERS 🙌🏻

Prayers 🙏

Prayers for all involved

Prayers. Can't even tell what kind of car it is. How the heck did it happen? Someone had to be speeding or flying.

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700 N High School Rd.
Indianapolis, Indiana 46214

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