County residents may choose to send 2020 off with a “bang” with a colorful fireworks display this New Year’s Eve, but caution is needed to ensure grass fires do not ignite.
There is no burn ban in Washington County according to County Judge John Durrenberger, and he said he will not enact a ban unless county firefighting agencies ask for one.
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