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Hopkins County imposes burn ban amid dry conditions and spike in grass fires
Summary
Acting on a recommendation from the county fire marshal, the Commissioners Court unanimously approved a countywide burn ban citing dry conditions and a high volume of mostly grass fires.
The Hopkins County Commissioners Court on Jan. 13 adopted a countywide burn ban following a recommendation from Fire Marshall Andy Endsley that dry conditions and a recent increase in grass fires warranted restrictions.
Fire Marshall Andy Endsley recommended approval of the burn ban, telling the court that recent emergency calls had been high and “mostly consisted of grass fires.” Based on that recommendation, Commissioner Greg Anglin moved to approve the burn ban; Commissioner Joe Price seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
The minutes record the court’s action to adopt the burn ban but do not include the ban’s precise terms, durations, or enforcement mechanics. The court’s action places temporary restrictions intended to reduce fire risk; the order and any implementing details will be retained with official records and exhibits.
