burn ban

Dry conditions are prompting burn bans across East Texas, with seven counties currently restricting outdoor burning.

Burn bans now cover 22 East Texas counties as dry, windy conditions persist. Burn restrictions are in place as wildfire risk remains elevated.

The recent rains have brought a change to Bell County's outdoor burning rules. It’s a good reminder about the balance between fire safety and enjoying the outdoors.

Dry conditions since early September have brought about a significant deficit in rainfall, and has caused a growing number of counties in East Texas to issue burn bans

East Texas faces worsening drought conditions as multiple counties issue burn bans due to dry weather and high fire risk.

Burning yard waste is legal in Lufkin, but only if you follow a specific set of rules and regulations from the city.

Burn bans are now in effect for these East Texas counties.

Many long-range forecasts show that East Texas may not get any rain for the rest of October.