Summary
Fire activity has slowed and rain is forecast, so the court debated lifting the ban now versus waiting. No action was taken; the judge can lift it unilaterally but only the court can reinstate it.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 12
- Last 30 days
- 3
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
None directly, but prevents costly emergency firefighting responses.
Residents wanting to burn brush during the wet window.
Residents relying on outdoor burning for land clearing.
Mentions & discussions (17)
Regular Session — October 27, 2026
Fire activity has slowed and rain is forecast, so the court debated lifting the ban now versus waiting. No action was taken; the judge can lift it unilaterally but only the court can reinstate it.
Regular Session — October 13, 2026
With dry conditions and numerous grass fires reported recently, the county reinstated a burn ban to protect property and reduce emergency response strains.
Rainfall prompts lifting of Burnet, Llano county burn bans
Recent rainfall has prompted Burnet and Llano counties to temporarily lift or suspend their outdoor burning restrictions, although residents are reminded that state law and county burning guidelines remain in effect.
Outdoor cooking sparks 34-acre northeast Burnet County fire - DailyTrib.com
An approximately 34-acre fire burned in northeastern Burnet County near Briggs for several hours last week before local firefighting agencies were able to control and extinguish the blaze on Saturday, Sept. 19. The fire was apparently caused by outdoor cooking.
Highland Lakes fire season still smoldering - DailyTrib.com
Firefighters across the Highland Lakes have been consistently battling blazes for weeks, and the fire risks are still there despite fall fast approaching. Local officials are warning residents to be cautious amid the persistent, dry, hot conditions plaguing Burnet and Llano counties.
Government Meetings: For the week of Sept. 7, 2026 - DailyTrib.com
Agendas for Highland Lakes governments are posted 72 hours before a meeting so are not always ready by the time this story is published. Check the links for more information. Tuesday, Sept. 8 Burnet County Comm...
Another wildfire in Burnet County - DailyTrib.com
An 20-acre fire sparked on the afternoon of Monday, Aug. 17, just north of Burnet, prompting another multi-day firefighting effort from county and state emergency agencies. According to Burnet County...
Wildland blaze ushers in risky fire season
Several area agencies responded to a number of runaway wildfires the week of Aug. 10 where at least one was blamed on an illegal ground fire.Two fires in south Marble Falls and nearby Sandy Harbor, both less...
Wildland blaze ushers in risky fire season
Several area agencies responded to a number of runaway wildfires the week of Aug. 10 where at least one was blamed on an illegal ground fire.Two fires in south Marble Falls and nearby Sandy Harbor, both less th...
‘The conditions are dry and ripe for a wildfire’ - DailyTrib.com
Firefighters across the Highland Lakes have been consistently battling blazes for the last four days. Emergency management coordinators in Burnet and Llano counties are warning of the high wildfire risk and the importance of adhering to the current burn bans in place.
Wildfire scorches eastern Burnet County - DailyTrib.com
An approximately 300-acre fire burned across eastern Burnet County for more than 32 hours this week before local emergency personnel were able to control and extinguish the blaze on the evening of Monday,...
Regular Session — July 28, 2026
Due to dry grass conditions and a recent spike in grass fires across Burnet County, the commissioners voted to put a burn ban back in place at noon today.
Burn ban lifted in Burnet County, judge citing improved conditions
Burn ban lifted in Burnet County, judge citing improved conditions KEYE
Some fireworks prohibited across Burnet county
Some fireworks prohibited across Burnet county marblefallsmessenger.com
Texas Burn Bans Map
Texas Burn Bans Map KXAN Austin
UPDATE: Burnet County joins other counties as well as Marble Falls in imposing burn ban
UPDATE: Burnet County joins other counties as well as Marble Falls in imposing burn ban DailyTrib.com
Rainfall prompts lifting of Burnet, Llano county burn bans
Rainfall prompts lifting of Burnet, Llano county burn bans
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