Court enacts burn ban; officials clarify which fireworks are permitted

Jun 24, 2026

After a report from the fire official, commissioners adopted a burn‑ban order; the county clarified that common backyard fireworks and sparklers are allowed but bottle rockets and skyrocket missiles are prohibited under the order.

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Brewster County adopted an updated burn‑ban order on June 23 after a briefing from the county fire official about wildfire risk and enforcement.

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