Labor Day Weekend Burn Ban Information
Posted/updated on: September 6, 2011 at 2:35 am
SMITH COUNTY — Smith County is currently under a burn ban but officials said that didn’t completely rule out Labor Day grilling. Under the burn ban issued by the Smith County Commissioners Court in July, county residents may still use a fully contained charcoal, propane or natural gas grill for cooking purposes only. Open barbeque pits are restricted.
Additional burn ban information for Smith County is now available by phone through the Smith County Fire Marshal’s Office. Call 903-590-2656 and choose option five to check up-to-date information on the current burn ban in place for Smith County including specific information about restricted activities and ticketable offenses. Please do not call 9-1-1 unless it is to report an emergency.
Smith County has issued dozens of tickets for fire-related activities since the ban was instated in July. Anyone with questions about fire-related jobs or activities is encouraged to call the information line.
