Debris Burning

One of the most common ways to dispose of vegetative debris is by burning. Careless debris burning, or the act of burning waste or vegetation without taking appropriate precautions to prevent the fire from spreading, is the leading cause of wildfires in Texas.
Large brush pile with smoke in the background

All Resources on Debris Burning

  • Debris burning is intentionally burning vegetative material in a pile or in a metal burn barrel. Escaped controlled burns also contribute to unsafe debris burning. Any instance of fire intentionally applied to the landscape should be conducted as a prescribed fire by fire and fuel specialists.   County burn bans may reduce unsafe debris burning but […]

  • Baling Hay Flyer

    Publication

    Information on using caution when baling hay
  • The Texas Local Government law allowing counties to restrict outside burning
  • Debris burning is intentionally burning vegetative material in a pile or in a metal burn barrel. Escaped controlled burns also contribute to unsafe debris burning. Any instance of fire intentionally applied to the landscape should be conducted as a prescribed fire by fire and fuel specialists.   County burn bans may reduce unsafe debris burning but […]
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