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Erath County court enacts 90-day burn ban amid roadside fires and dry conditions
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 his own but recommended a 90-day ban to address the current fire risk. "I believe it's time that we, the court, put it on for 90 days," the presiding official said, noting that staff monitor data from multiple state agencies and speak daily with county fire personnel.
He moved to enact the ban and Commissioner Stevens seconded the motion. With no further discussion, the court voted in favor and directed staff to notify the public that the burn ban is in effect.
The transcript records discussion of recent roadside fires and the county's daily monitoring of conditions; no exemptions, penalties or operational details were specified in the meeting record. Court staff said they will distribute formal notice to the public.
