As Ohioans begin spring yard work, state officials are reminding residents of outdoor burning restrictions and safety precautions.
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources warns that March marks a period when outdoor burning can quickly become hazardous due to dry conditions and accumulated woody debris.
With many residents clearing downed tree branches, overgrown fencerows and general yard waste, burning may seem like an easy disposal method. However, officials caution against daytime open burning during spring months…