A burn ban has been put in place in Kewaunee County, effective immediately. With recent dry conditions & no significant rainfall in the forecast, Kewaunee County Fire Chiefs have placed a temporary ban on open burning. This includes campfires, burn barrels & fireworks. Developed campgrounds will be allowed to have attended campfires at their own risk. Fire departments will not issue burn permits until conditions improve & burn permits already issued are no longer valid. The open burn ban will remain in effect until the fire chiefs lift the ban. Fire chiefs urge all citizens to follow the ban to protect the lives & property in Kewaunee County.