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Commissioners reinstate 45-day burn ban after recent fire concerns
Summary
Hemphill County Commissioners' Court voted to reinstate a countywide burn ban for 45 days following community concern about recent fires; the motion passed unanimously on March 10, 2025.
Hemphill County Commissioners' Court voted on March 10, 2025 to reinstate a countywide burn ban for 45 days.
Commissioner Dale Schafer moved to re-instate the burn ban for 45 days; Commissioner Dawn Webb seconded and the motion "carried unopposed," according to the minutes. The action was taken during routine business as commissioners cited fire-risk concerns following recent incidents in the county.
The burn ban was put in place immediately after the vote. The court did not record additional enforcement details or an explicit review date beyond the 45-day term in the meeting minutes. The court will revisit related agenda items in future meetings as needed.
