Burn Ban Includes Jack-O-Lanterns

SMITH COUNTY — Halloween is just around the corner and the drought is putting a damper on those decorations. If you’re thinking of putting out jack-o-lanterns, think twice about using an actual candle to light it up. With the burn ban still in effect, Smith County Fire Marshal Jim Seaton says pumpkins are no exceptions. He confirmed that all outdoor burning of any combustible material is prohibited, which includes candles burning in pumpkins. Seaton suggests LED lights as an alternative.