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Burning Info
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Outdoor Burning Info
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Is there a burn ban in effect?
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Yes.
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Starting December 20, 2011, there is an amended burn ban in effect.
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View this press release issued by the Harris County Fire Marshal's Office on 12/20/2011.
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"Can I Burn" Guidelines
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View a "Can I Burn" guide at the Harris County Fire Marshal Outdoor Burning Information website.
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According to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality ("TCEQ"), outdoor burning, in general, is illegal in Harris County
because it contributes to air pollution. There are some exceptions, but not all outdoor burning activities are legal.
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So, before you burn outdoors, please check to make sure that it is LEGAL and SAFE to burn by checking the Harris County Fire Marshal
Outdoor Burning website link: http://www.hcfmo.net/outdoorburning.aspx.
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A little common sense goes a long way. You should not burn on dry or windy days. It is illegal to burn at night, or
to burn in the open where flames, embers, or sparks can escape. And businesses can NEVER burn debris outdoor legally.
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What if you believe someone is burning illegally? Who do you call? If you live in the unincorporated area of Harris County or
inside the city limits of any city except Houston, you can call the Harris County Environmental Health Services at
(713) 920 - 2831, 24 hours per day.
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And remember, PLEASE BE SAFE!! If you start a fire that causes damage to property without the consent of the owner, you may
be charged with Reckless Damage or Destruction, a Class C misdemeanor, or Arson, a felony.
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Additional Information and Contacts
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You can contact our Fire Marshal at (281) 894-0151 or the Harris County
Fire Marshal’s office at (281) 436-8000. If you think there is a possible
burn ban in effect, make sure you check first before you burn. If you do burn
during a burn ban, your fire will be put out and you might possibly be charged
a fine.
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You can also refer to the
Texas Interagency Coordination Center Fire Prevention website and navigate to the "Burn Bans and Declarations Map".
The Texas Forest Service is not responsible for
establishing or removing burn bans, they display this information only as a public service. County burning bans are
established by County Judges and/or County Commissioner's Courts.
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For additional information regarding outdoor burning, please access the
following links:
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