More area counties under burn bans
Posted/updated on: June 27, 2022 at 11:38 am
EAST TEXAS — More counties in East Texas are under burn bans due to current weather conditions. According to our news partner KETK, those already included Anderson, Cherokee, Henderson, Panola, Upshur, and Van Zandt Counties. Now Harrison County is on the list, issuing a ban for unincorporated areas. According to the Texas A&M Forest Service, those who violate burn bans could be fined up to $500. Officials say that residents should not make campfires or burn trash, wood, or other items during a burn ban.
