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Erath County court enacts 90-day burn ban amid roadside fires and dry conditions

Erath County Commissioner’s Court · January 13, 2026
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Summary

The Erath County Commissioner's Court voted to impose a 90-day countywide burn ban citing recent roadside fires and variable conditions; the presiding official said the court could issue only a 72-hour ban unilaterally but recommended the longer restriction for public safety.

The Erath County Commissioner's Court voted on Jan. 12 to enact a 90-day burn ban for the county, citing recent roadside fires and fluctuating conditions.

The presiding official told the court he is allowed to issue a 72-hour burn ban on…

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