Outdoor Burning: Euless vs Fort Worth
How do outdoor burning rules compare between Euless, TX and Fort Worth, TX?
Euless and Fort Worth have similar restriction levels.
Euless, TX
Tarrant County
Outdoor burning of trash, leaves, brush, and debris is prohibited in Euless under TCEQ rule 30 TAC 111.209 since Tarrant County is ozone non-attainment. Only cooking fires and permitted training burns are allowed.
View full Euless rules →Fort Worth, TX
Tarrant County
Fort Worth Code Chapter 13 adopts the 2021 International Fire Code, which generally prohibits open burning of refuse and yard waste inside city limits. The Fire Marshal may also impose temporary burn bans during drought.
View full Fort Worth rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Euless | Fort Worth |
|---|---|---|
| Fact | General outdoor burning is banned under TCEQ rule 30 TAC 111.209 | - |
| Code Reference | - | Fort Worth Code Ch. 13 (adopts 2021 IFC) |
| Trench Burn Setback | - | 300 ft from structures and property lines |
| Firebreak | - | 50 ft from vegetation |
| County Burn Bans | - | Tarrant County declarations apply citywide |
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Euless FAQ
Can I burn my leaves in my Euless backyard in the fall?
No. Outdoor burning of yard waste is prohibited year-round in Tarrant County under TCEQ rule 30 TAC 111.209 because the county is in ozone non-attainment.
Is a recreational fire the same as outdoor burning?
No. A small cooking or warming fire in an approved pit is allowed so long as it meets the fire code, but burning leaves, brush, or trash is banned regardless of size.
Fort Worth FAQ
Can I burn leaves in my Fort Worth backyard?
No. Burning yard waste and refuse is prohibited inside the city under Chapter 13 and the adopted 2021 IFC. Only approved recreational fires and small cooking fires are allowed.
How do I find out if there's a burn ban?
Burn bans are declared by Tarrant County and announced by the Fort Worth Fire Marshal. During a declared ban, all otherwise-permitted outdoor fires are suspended.
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