Burn Ban Implementation
Summary
Cooke County has temporarily lifted its burn ban, giving residents a chance to burn yard waste while morning moisture is high. Officials stressed that despite the recent dew, dry fuels remain a concern and conditions will be re-evaluated on Monday.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 21
- Last 30 days
- 4
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
None directly, though preventing wildfires saves significant emergency response resources.
Local residents looking to clear yard debris and agricultural waste.
Anyone affected by smoke or potential accidental fires if dry conditions persist.
Mentions & discussions (22)
Commissioners Court — 2026-10-12
The commissioners will review current weather and drought conditions to decide whether the county burn ban needs to stay in place to prevent wildfires.
Special Commissioners Court — 2026-10-09
Cooke County has temporarily lifted its burn ban, giving residents a chance to burn yard waste while morning moisture is high. Officials stressed that despite the recent dew, dry fuels remain a concern and conditions will be re-evaluated on Monday.
Burn ban lifted
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Cooke County Burn Ban in Effect; Special Court Set Aug 14
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Commissioners Court — 2026-08-10
The county is extremely dry, leading to frequent fire calls. Commissioners approved a two-week burn ban to keep everyone safe.
Commissioners implement burn ban
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Is Cooke County under a burn ban? Current status and what to know
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...
Commissioners Court — 2026-03-23
The county is not currently under a burn ban, but officials are monitoring drought conditions.
Commissioners Court — 2026-03-09
The county lifted the burn ban because of recent rain. You can burn brush again, but please be careful and call dispatch first.
Commissioners Court — 2026-02-23
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.
Commissioners Court — 2026-02-09
A burn ban is back in place to prevent wildfires, meaning residents can't burn brush or trash for now.
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