Summary
Due to dry conditions and high temperatures, the county enacted a 90-day burn ban to prevent wildfires.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
- Importance
- 7
Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 1 the 60 before, 1 the 90 before that.
Impact analysis
Protects public and private property from costly wildfire damage.
Wise County residents and local volunteer fire departments.
Residents or agricultural operators requiring open-air burning for land clearing.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Commissioners Court - Aug 10, 2026
Due to dry conditions and high temperatures, the county enacted a 90-day burn ban to prevent wildfires.
Commissioners Court - Jun 8, 2026
Wise County renewed its 90-day burn ban, keeping in place a flexible system that bans burning only on days with high winds and extreme fire danger.
Update for Friday, June 12, 2026 - Wise County Messenger
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