Good news: Cooke County has officially lifted the burn ban, so you’re free to fire up the grill or clear out your yard. Just keep an eye on the forecast, as the county can flip the switch back to 'no-burn' if the weather turns dry.
At a glance
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 7 mentions in the last 30 days, 4 the 90 before that.
None directly, though it prevents potential fire-related property damage costs.
All residents, by reducing the risk of uncontrolled wildfires.
Residents who need to clear land or burn brush piles.
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CURRENT STATUS (July 9, 2026): NO BURN BAN IN EFFECT. Cooke County Commissioners lifted the county's burn ban on March 10, 2026, and no new ban has been issued since. This page is updated each time the status...
The county is not currently under a burn ban, but officials are monitoring drought conditions.
The county lifted the burn ban because of recent rain. You can burn brush again, but please be careful and call dispatch first.
The county is keeping the burn ban active because it's dry and windy, and we don't have enough backup firefighters if a big blaze breaks out.
A burn ban is back in place to prevent wildfires, meaning residents can't burn brush or trash for now.
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