A county-wide burn ban has been reinstated by the Nolan County Commission, and effective immediately. The county-wide order would prohibit residents from any outdoor burning that may create a public safety hazard, including but not limited to:
- Barrel burning commonly referred to as refuse/garbage burning
- Campfires
- Charcoal grills
- Chimineas
- Cooking fires (barbeque grills and pits that are in the ground)
- Fire pits
- Fire rings
- Fireworks (except for professional commercial fireworks displays)
- Patio heaters
- Prescribed burns commonly referred to as controlled burns
- Welders or cutting torches unless the user has on hand adequate fire suppression equipment.
“Open burning” does not include:
- Fireplaces within buildings
- Gas grills
- Fire training by professionally trained and authorized personnel
Smoking (cigarette butts, cigars, etc.) is not banned; however, citizens must use ashtrays and proper disposal containers.
Any individual who willfully violates a burn ban is guilty of an infraction ($500 fine; 2nd offense may be charged as a Class B misdemeanor-1 year and $1,000).