HARDIN COUNTY, Texas — Hardin County officials have lifted the a burn ban that went into effect on October 6, 2022.
The ban was lifted at 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 29, 2022, Hardin County Judge Wayne McDaniel announced in a Facebook post.
The ban went into effect due to previous drought conditions. The conditions posed a threat of large and dangerous wildfires with the potential to spread quickly, endanger lives and cause large-scale property damage.
While severe drought conditions in Hardin County have subsided, regular drought condition still exist. Officials are asking community members who choose to burn items to do so with caution.
"Please use extreme caution if you decide to burn," Judge McDaniel said. "Do not burn in windy conditions, and do not leave any fire unattended, even for a minute. Thank you, and be safe."
Hardin County residents are asked to refrain from burning during high winds or near structures or dead vegetation.
It is illegal to leave any fire unattended in the state of Texas.
