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Rockwall County enacts 90-day burn ban amid drought concerns
Summary
After hearing drought index data, Rockwall County commissioners voted unanimously to enact a burn ban for up to 90 days following a recommendation from the fire marshal.
The Rockwall County commissioners on Aug. 25 approved an order enacting a burn ban for a period not to exceed 90 days, citing drought indicators and public-safety concerns.
Fire Marshal Gutierrez told the court he had monitored the KBDI and other drought maps and recommended that the county "go ahead and jump on board" with other nearby counties and adopt a ban. "My recommendation would be obviously to continue with the burn ban," he said. The court moved and seconded a motion to adopt the ban and recorded a unanimous 5-to-0 vote.
The judge explained the county's prior practice of coordinating with the sheriff and noted the court will review policy about delegating authority to a fire marshal. The order gives the county a statutory mechanism to limit open burning while conditions remain hazardous; staff will publish the taxpayers' impact statement as required by the agenda notice.
The ban took effect immediately upon the court's vote. The court directed staff to circulate the formal order and to return if conditions change or if additional direction is needed.
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