All outdoor burning is now prohibited in most North Texas counties.
There is a 90-day ban in Collin County, effective July 11. Effective July 13, a ban is also in effect in Denton County for an unspecified period. Visit the Texas A&M Forest Service for daily updates.
TARRANT COUNTY BURN BAN
Severe drought conditions in unincorporated areas of Tarrant County have prompted Fire Marshal Randy Renois to request the ban in order to protect lives and property, the county said. Violation of the order will result in a Class C misdemeanor with a fine of up to $500.
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For residents in rural areas, Renois recommends keeping an area of about 30 feet mowed around homes and outbuildings to keep any potential fire from reaching structures.
The county said residents should remove unwanted combustible debris and vegetation from near their homes and be sure to keep water hoses accessible in the case of a small fire.
OUTDOOR BURNING BANS IN TEXAS
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Visit the Texas A&M Forest Service website and view the map below for daily updates on burn bans across all Texas counties.