ORANGE, Texas — Due to recent rainfall, Orange County is no longer under a burn ban.
The ban went into effect on October 11, 2022. Orange County Judge John Gothia lifted the ban on Saturday, October 29, 2022.
Judge Gothia is still asking citizens to be cautious with any burning activity.
When drought conditions exist, a burn ban can be put in place by a county judge or county commissioner's court prohibiting or restricting outdoor burning for public safety.
The decision to institute a burn ban is solely up to the discretion of the county judge or the commissioner's court of each of the 254 counties in Texas.
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From a Orange County release:
Due to the recent rainfall Orange County Judge John Gothia is lifting the burn ban immediately for Orange County. Judge Gothia is still asking County residents to exercise caution with any burning activity.
