Young County rescinds burn ban

With the recent rainfall and cooler temperatures forecast in the near future, Young County has rescinded the burn ban that’s been in place since July.

At their commissioners court meeting Monday, Sept. 23, county commissioners voted unanimously to rescind the burn ban effective as of that date. The burn ban had been in effect since Monday, July 8.

Although the ban has ended, those wishing to perform controlled burns are requested to contact the Young County Sheriff’s Office at 940-549-1555 before any burning.

“The burn ban has been lifted. If you need to burn, please burn responsibly. Also, if you have a burn project, please consider starting soon. There is a decent chance we will re-issue the burn ban order once it dries out,” Young County Judge Win Graham wrote on his Facebook page.

Executed burn bans last for 90 days or until lifted from the commissioner’s court or restrictions are canceled early by the Young County Judge based on a determination by the Texas A&M Forest Service that hazardous conditions no longer exist.

As of Wednesday, Sept. 25, Young County has a “Moderate” fire danger level which it is projected to remain over the next few days, which is the second lowest rating a county can have, according to Texas A&M Forest Service.

Recent rainfall has helped to increase dead fuel moisture across much of the state. Forecast rainfall will continue to keep the potential for wildfire activity low.