WASHINGTON CO. ENACTS BURN BAN EFFECTIVE FRIDAY

  

Washington County is entering into a burn ban.

Today (Thursday), county commissioners adopted an order banning outdoor burning in unincorporated areas of the county.  The county says the order becomes effective at 7 a.m. tomorrow (Friday).

The restrictions remain in effect for 90 days unless terminated earlier based on a determination by the court or the Texas Forest Service. 

Violation of the order is a Class C misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $500. 

Washington County joins Waller County as the latest in the region to put a burn ban in place, after Waller County approved a ban on Wednesday. 

The only county now in the area without a burn ban in effect is Grimes County.  However, Grimes County Commissioners are scheduled to meet tomorrow to potentially take action on a burn ban.