Tarrant County does not designate formal wildfire hazard zones. The Texas A and M Forest Service maps WUI risk statewide, with parts of western Tarrant County rated moderate risk during drought.
Tarrant County has no local wildfire zone ordinance or defensible space requirement, which is typical for Texas counties that lack zoning authority. The Texas A and M Forest Service maintains the Texas Wildfire Risk Assessment Portal showing moderate wildfire risk across much of western unincorporated Tarrant County. During drought, the Tarrant County Commissioners Court may issue a countywide outdoor burn ban under Texas Local Government Code Section 352.081, which restricts open burning including debris burning, recreational fires, and welding that could spark a grass fire. Burn bans are enforced by the Tarrant County Sheriff and Fire Marshal at 817-838-4660. The Tarrant County Fire Marshal investigates wildfire causes. Property owners in cross-timbers areas should maintain vegetation cleared around structures, though this is not county-mandated.
Violating a Tarrant County burn ban is a Class C misdemeanor under TX LGC 352.081, punishable by a fine up to $500 per occurrence.
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