Ball State University. Muncie, IN 47306. Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action . Ind. An emergency ban on open burning prohibits the use of charcoal grills Saturday at Ball State University's homecoming football game. University officials said that despite the popularity of using charcoal grills to cook hamburgers and hotdogs before and after football games, they will abide by an emergency proclamation of the Delaware County Commissioners prohibiting open fires and discarding of matches or lit cigarettes.
Gas grills are permissible.
Lack of rain in the last month in Indiana has forced Gov. Frank O'Bannon to declare most of the state a fire hazard. Open fires could create a very hazardous situation. To help football fans satisfy their appetites, concession stands at Ball State Stadium will increase the amount of food services available, he said. We want our fans to come early and enjoy themselves in a safe manner with sandwiches, snacks, etc., but, avoiding the use of charcoal as mandated. Parking is also available at Northside Middle School.