County Burn Ban
Summary
Anderson County has officially put a lid on outdoor burning due to fire risks. Skip the backyard fire pit or brush clearing for now to avoid a massive fine and keep the neighborhood safe.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 8
- Last 30 days
- 1
Last discussed Mar 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
None.
All Anderson County residents benefit from reduced wildfire risks.
Residents needing to conduct routine outdoor debris burning will experience temporary restrictions.
Mentions & discussions (12)
Anderson County burn ban lifted
County residents can again burn their trash instead of hauling it to the landfill. County officials lifted the burn ban Friday morning, Oct. 2.Due to dry and drought-like conditions, the Anderson County Commiss...
Anderson County Commissioners Court issues 90-day burn ban
Weather Alert ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heat index values up to 108. * WHERE...Navarro, Anderson, and Henderson...
Anderson County Judge issues burn ban
Anderson County Judge Carey G. McKinney issued a burn ban Wednesday due to drought conditions. This declaration is for seven days.According to the burn ban order signed by McKinney, the county judge finds...
Europe battles fast-moving wildfires sweeping across Spain and France, in photos
Weather Alert ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM CDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Heat Index values up to 109 degrees. * WHERE...Portions of north central and...
Europe battles fast-moving wildfires sweeping across Spain and France, in photos
Weather Alert ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM CDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Heat Index values up to 109 degrees. * WHERE...Portions of north central and...
Commissioners Court — Commissioners Court
The county has extended the burn ban for 30 days because the weather is dry and windy, making it dangerous to burn trash or brush.
Commissioners Court — Special Commissioners Court
Anderson County put a 30-day burn ban in place to reduce wildfire risks because recent rain forecasts didn't pan out. The ban helps protect local property and residents, though it can be called off as soon as a good soaking rain arrives.
Commissioners Court — Special Commissioners Court
Due to dry conditions and high fire risk, the county is banning outdoor burning in unincorporated areas. If you live outside city limits, make sure to follow these rules to avoid a $500 fine.
LIST: East Texas areas under burn ban
LIST: East Texas areas under burn ban KETK.com
Burn ban statuses for East Texas counties
Burn ban statuses for East Texas counties KLTV.com
LIST: Burn bans in East Texas
LIST: Burn bans in East Texas KETK.com
Crews responding to multiple grass fires
Crews responding to multiple grass fires
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