The Harris County Commissioner’s Court has approved a burn ban for unincorporated areas of Harris County due to ongoing dry weather and heightened fire danger. Harris County is the latest county in ...

Effective Dec. 5, the Harris County Commissioners Court lifted a burn ban that had been in place for unincorporated Harris County since Oct. 16.

A firework stand in Fort Bend County officially opened for business in the Houston area on June 24. Photo taken on July 1, 2024. Harris County Commissioners approved a burn ban for unincorporated ...

Harris County and Matagorda County officials have issued burn bans effective immediately. Harris County officials have restricted sales of fireworks during Diwali fireworks sale season. The burn bans ...

As drought conditions continue to impact southeast Texas, officials in several counties have issued burn bans to prevent the risk of wildfires. See the list below for the counties in southeast Texas ...

HOUSTON (CW39) - Harris County has issued a burn ban for the area. CW39 meteorologist Allison Gutleber has the latest on the drought monitor and why the fire risk isn't as high Friday.