Outdoor burning rules in Wichita Falls, TX — also called the burn ban, open burning, or fire restriction ordinance — set when you can burn yard waste, debris, or run a recreational fire.
Wichita Falls regulates outdoor burning through the fire code and may impose burn bans during dry conditions. Open burning of trash and yard waste is generally prohibited within city limits. Recreational fires may be allowed under certain conditions.
Open burning within Wichita Falls city limits is regulated by the fire department and subject to TCEQ (Texas Commission on Environmental Quality) rules. Burning of household trash, construction debris, and yard waste is prohibited. Recreational fires in approved containers may be allowed when no burn ban is in effect. The Wichita County Commissioners Court may impose burn bans during drought conditions that also apply within city limits. Agricultural burning exemptions do not apply in the city.
Illegal burning can result in fines and fire department response. Burning during a burn ban carries enhanced penalties.
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