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Young County imposes burn ban after multiple uncontrolled weekend fires

Young County Commissioners Court · February 10, 2026
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Following reports that several controlled burns became uncontrolled over the weekend, the Young County Commissioners Court voted 5-0 to impose a county burn ban effective the following morning; commissioners cited dry conditions and limited volunteer firefighter availability.

Young County commissioners voted unanimously to impose a countywide burn ban after multiple fires over the weekend that officials said grew out of control.

The presiding officer recounted an incident in which a grill ember ignited a fire that burned part of a home…

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