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Hardin County court declines countywide outdoor burn ban, cites forecast and public education
Summary
After hearing from local fire chiefs and the emergency management coordinator that immediate fire potential is low-to-moderate and with rain forecast, the Hardin County Commissioners Court elected not to issue a countywide burn ban March 31, 2026; the judge said he can impose a seven‑day ban if conditions worsen.
Hardin County's Commissioners Court on March 31, 2026, decided not to declare a countywide outdoor burn ban after fire chiefs and the county emergency management coordinator reported current fire-potential indicators were low to moderate and rain was forecast.
The County Judge opened discussion of Item 2, noting the court could either issue a disaster declaration restricting outdoor burning or continue a declaration prompted by conditions in a neighboring county; the judge said Item 2B (continuation from Martin County) did not apply because the county has not previously issued a burn ban. He told the court he…
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