Property Owners in Crawford, Mercer Counties Ordered to Pay Penalties for Open Burning

Columbus, OH – February 4, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Open burning can cause health problems, safety issues and general nuisance conditions, even in rural areas. Ohio allows certain types of open burning in rural areas; however, some restrictions still apply. When these regulations are violated, Ohio EPA takes action to stop the problem, which may include civil penalties against those responsible.