Texas Counties Implement Burn Bans Amid Rising Wildfire Threats

Severe weather season is upon us in Texas, with much-needed rain in the coming weeks. But there are still several counties in the Lone Star State where there are burn bans in place.

Why Are There Burn Bans In Texas?

Persistent drought conditions, low humidity, and high winds across Texas have forced several counties to enact burn bans as the threat of wildfires is high. This means residents are temporarily not allowed to do any outside burning activities like campfires, burning trash, and any open flame outdoors.

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What Counties In Texas Have Burn Bans?

According to the Texas A&M Forest Service, these are the 14 counties currently under a burn ban in Texas.

• Taylor
• Callahan
• Eastland
• Noland
• Mitchell
• Scurry
• Fisher
• Jones
• Shackelford
• Stonewall
• Runnels
• Coleman
• Brown

Fire Danger In Texas

Texas A&M Forest Service has an interactive map on its website that shows the areas in Texas that are in danger of wildfires. As you can see, the fart west side of the state seems to be the most susestable to a wildfire.

Wildfire Prevention

As stated above, high winds and the lack of rain contribute to wildfires. But residents can help avoid a disaster simply by adhering to the burn ban. Other ways fires are started are by human error, like throwing a cigarette out of your car window as you drive, or leaving that campfire and outdoor fires unattended.

Also, be careful when doing your lawn work. One single spark can ignite a fire that can spread quickly in this dry and hot Texas weather.

Stay safe out there!