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Outdoor burning ban lifted in Lexington

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November 13, 2008 10:16 AM

Lexington's outdoor burning ban has been lifted, officials announced Thursday.

Permits still are required from the fire department for all fires that are not in a contained area, such as an outdoor fireplace or fire pit. Questions should be directed to Fire Marshal James Branham at 859-231-5602.

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The ban was imposed Sept. 26 because lack of rain had created extremely dry conditions.

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