Henderson County extends burn ban
The Henderson County Commissioners Court extended the burn ban for Henderson County for a second time on Oct. 1, now remaining in effect until Oct. 29. Visit this article to learn more: KETK/FOX51 News covers East Texas,
Burn ban in effect for Columbia County, which is in "moderate drought"
Burn bans have been issued for Columbia, Ouachita and Union counties. Columbia, Lafayette, Miller, Union and Calhoun counties in South Arkansas are in "moderate drought" status.
Stay Safe: How to check your county's burn ban status
Due to the number of neighbors burning, residents remain unaware of how to know their county is under a burn ban.
Anderson County under burn ban
A burn ban was issued Thursday afternoon by Anderson County Judge Carey G. McKinney due to drought-like conditions. This declaration is for seven days. The Commissioners Court meets Monday, Oct. 7, and could make the decision to extend the burn ban due to dry conditions and current drought status in the state and the county.
Why are Central Texas counties under burn bans right now?
If you’re one of the many Central Texans eagerly awaiting a fall cool down, fire weather probably isn’t playing front and center in your mind. But fire officials are hoping as Central Texas counties pass burns bans,
Bell County reinstates burn ban
A lack of meaningful rain and a rise in brush fires has prompted Bell County officials to reissue a burn ban that will last until Oct. 8, and possibly longer.
Guadalupe County under burn ban through Dec. 31
Before beginning any burning, the person performing the burn must notify the Guadalupe County fire marshal or Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office dispatch. A water source for extinguishing the fire must be within 10 feet of the location of the enclosure being burned in.
Burn Ban lifted in McLennan County
Citizens are still encouraged to use "extreme caution" when outdoor burning as parts of the county are still dry.
Burn ban in effect for 15 South Carolina counties
The South Carolina Forestry Commission has issued a "burn ban" for 15 South Carolina counties to ease the strain on firefighting personnel assisting with Hurricane Helene recovery.
Burning ban to stay in place for some local counties in South Carolina
An outdoor burning ban will be lifted in some local counties in South Carolina but will remain in effect for others.
Burn ban activates in Bell County
BELL COUNTY, Texas — A burn ban is in effect once again in Bell County, the Bell County Fire Marshal's Office has announced. According to the Fire Marshal's Office, the ban activated at sunset on Tuesday, Oct. 1.
Hays County joins burn ban restrictions across the Texas Hill Country
Droughts have continued to plague much of the land in the Texas Hill Country, leaving lakes drying and counties searching for ...
Burn bans building across the Brazos Valley
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - After a prolonged period of hot and dry conditions across the Brazos Valley, officials have enacted ...
Freestone County Times3d
Burn Ban Lifted, then Reinstated within 26-Hour Period
DUE TO WINDY, DRY CONDITIONS, and careless burning, Freestone County Commissioners Court reinstated the Burn Ban for the ...