Tyler County ratifies outdoor burn prohibition as fire danger rises
The Tyler County Commissioners Court ratified an outdoor burning prohibition issued Aug. 17, 2026, after hearing that county fire-index readings are elevated across the county. Officials urged residents to avoid burning and clarified that brush hogging itself is not included in the ban but can spark fires if equipment hits metal or rocks.
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The Tyler County Commissioners Court on Aug. 24 ratified an order prohibiting outdoor burning that the court said was issued Aug. 17 and will remain in effect until rescinded.
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