See the list below for the counties in southeast Texas currently under a burn ban.
Harris County
On Thursday, Harris County commissioners approved a burn ban for unincorporated areas of the county, the Harris County Fire Marshal's Office said. They added that it is one of the 151 counties in Texas under a burn ban.
The Harris County Fire Marshal's Office said the burn ban prohibits all outdoor burning unless it occurs within an enclosure that contains all flames and sparks. The fire marshal said that non-commercial cooking, like backyard cookouts and barbecues, is allowed.
The fire marshal said that while the burn ban is being issued during the Diwali fireworks sale season, sales of fireworks will continue with certain restrictions. The commissioner's court stated that fireworks such as skyrockets with sticks and missiles with fins will be banned for sale in Harris County.
Read more about Harris County's burn ban by visiting the Harris County Fire Marshal's website.
Fort Bend County
On Monday, the Fort Bend County Fire Marshal declared a burn ban was in effect after the Fort Bend County Commissioners Court approved an outdoor burn ban for all unincorporated areas.
Officials urged the public to cease activities such as outdoor burning, campfires, trash burning, open flames, and more.
Montgomery County
On Tuesday, Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough declared a Declaration of Local Disaster and ordered all outdoor burning to cease until further notice. He added that the decision was made in consultation with the county's fire marshal and the Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management.
Judge Keough cited the persistent lack of rainfall, high temperatures, low humidity, and other conditions as contributing factors to his decision.
San Jacinto County
Officials in San Jacinto County announced on Wednesday that the burn ban set on Oct. 7 was extended until drought conditions improve. The original burn ban declaration was only valid for seven days.
Waller County
On Wednesday, the Waller County Commissioners Court voted and approved a burn ban for unincorporated areas of the county.
In a Facebook post, the Waller County Fire Marshal's Office urged residents to stop all outdoor burning due to the extreme drought conditions. They cited the county's high drought index range, used to determine forest fire potential, as evidence for needing the ban.
Liberty County
On Oct. 10, Liberty County Judge Jay Knight declared a local disaster and burn ban for all unincorporated areas of the county. In the official declaration document, the judge said Liberty County's current weather forecast does not predict rain for the next 30 days, meaning the conditions to reduce the county's Keaton-Byrum Drought Index (KDBI) range to a level below severe drought conditions will not happen soon.
You can read the full document by visiting Liberty County's website.
Matagorda County
Matagorda County issued its burn ban on Thursday, according to a Facebook post by the Matagorda County Emergency Operation Center.
"This measure is critical to ensure public safety and protect air quality in our communities," said Amanda Campos, EMT-P, Emergency Management/911 Coordinator for Matagorda County OEM. "We urge all residents, schools, and local organizations to comply fully and immediately with these restrictions," Campos added.
The county said the ban will remain in effect until weather conditions improve and the risk of wildfire subsides.
Chambers County
Chambers County issued its county-wide burn ban on Wednesday, according to a post on its Facebook page.
"These measures are being taken due to elevated fire risk. We appreciate your cooperation in helping protect lives, property, and natural resources," the post said.
Austin County
A burn ban was declared in Austin County on Oct. 13, according to court documents.
The document stated that the use of combustible materials in an outdoor environment was prohibited, including trash, brush, and open campfires, but said the use of above-ground cooking grills was allowed, as long as it was in a safe area clear of debris.
Polk County
Polk County Judge Sydney Murphy issued an order on Oct. 7 prohibiting outdoor burning for 30 days.
Walker County
A burn ban for all of Walker County was issued on Oct. 6, according to an Instagram post from the county's Office of Emergency Management.
Wharton County
According to the Wharton County Office of Emergency Management, the county burn ban has been in effect since September.
Washington County
The Washington County Commissioners Court approved a burn ban that starts on Friday and will remain in place for 90 days, according to the county's Facebook page.
For the latest information on burn bans in the state, visit the Texas A&M Forest Service's website.