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Aransas County bans outdoor burning for up to 60 days after high fire index
Summary
Commissioners approved Order O‑16‑2025 prohibiting outdoor burning for a period of up to 60 days after a high KDBI reading (514) and recent fire activity; the measure passed by unanimous vote.
The Aransas County Commissioners Court approved Order O‑16‑2025 to prohibit outdoor burning for a period of up to 60 days, citing a high KDBI reading and recent local fires.
“This morning, the KDBI number was 514, so it’s pretty high,” the presiding officer said when moving the order. Commissioners noted there had been a couple of fires over the weekend near Cape Valero and agreed that a temporary ban was appropriate to reduce fire risk.
The motion to adopt the order carried by unanimous recorded vote. No exceptions or local exemptions were described on the record at the time of the vote; county staff are responsible for publishing the order and posting any guidance for residents while the ban is in effect.
The order authorizes the county to prohibit outdoor burning for up to 60 days; the court recorded a single, affirmative motion and unanimous vote to adopt the order.
