Smith County burn ban lifted
Posted/updated on: November 5, 2024 at 2:10 pmSMITH COUNTY – The Smith County Commissioners Court voted to rescind the Smith County Burn Ban Tuesday, November 5, after receiving much-needed rain the past few days. Smith County Fire Marshal Chad Hogue gave the court an update on fire conditions and recommended that the burn ban be lifted.
âWeâve gotten quite a bit of rain.â Hogue said, adding that the rain that was received countywide puts us in much safer fire conditions.
During the burn ban, which was issued October 8, Smith County responded to 285 outdoor fire incidents. The Smith County Fire Marshalâs Office issued 35 citations and 10 warnings for illegal burning. Hogue said the Sheriffâs Office and Constablesâ Offices also issued citations.