Harris County officials have enacted a burn ban as dry weather and heightened fire risk coincide with the start of Diwali firework season.
Currently, 120 counties in Texas are under burn bans, including neighboring Waller and Liberty counties.
Recommended Videos
While fireworks sales will continue, restrictions have been placed on the sale of certain types of fireworks, such as “tail and fin” varieties, including skyrockets, missiles, and bottle rockets.
READ MORE: Houston-area gas station ordered to pay $50K penalty for price gouging during Hurricane Beryl
These restrictions will be in effect from Oct. 25 until midnight on Nov. 1.
The burn ban prohibits all outdoor burning unless conducted within an enclosure that contains all flames and sparks. Exceptions include non-commercial cooking like backyard barbecues, approved ceremonial fires, and outdoor burning authorized by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Violations are considered a Class C misdemeanor and could result in a fine of up to $500. The Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office urges residents to take precautions, avoid burning on high-risk days, and report unattended fires by calling 9-1-1.
For more information, visit the Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office website.