As of this posting, 104 counties in Texas are under a burn ban . All but 7 of those counties are located west of Interstate 45. Those 7 counties are right in the heart of the East Texas Pineywoods.

The 7 Deep East Texas Counties Under a Burn Ban

Houston and Shelby Counties are the East Texas counties that have been under a burn ban the longest. Then, Angelina County was added last week. Trinity, Polk, Cherokee, and Panola Counties have most recently joined the 'flame-out' club.

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What Happens If You Start An Outdoor Fire in These Counties?

First, the dry conditions could cause a small burn pile to turn into a raging brush fire in a matter of minutes. It's not smart, not safe, and a pretty selfish thing to do. Beyond

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