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All burns must follow the TCEQ Outdoor Burn Regulations
Residential Outdoor Burning Guidelines
• Begin burning no earlier than one hour after sunrise and preferably before noon.
• Burning must end the same day and no later than one hour before sunset.
• Any burning must be attended by a responsible adult at all times.
• Winds must be low during the burn period. **
** Wind significantly impacts fire behavior by intensifying combustion and accelerating spread. It acts as a bellows, supplying increased oxygen to the flames, making the fire burn hotter and more intensely and increasing fuel consumption. Wind also preheats unburned vegetation ahead of the fire, drying it out and making it more susceptible to ignition, which allows the fire to advance more quickly.
Wind carries burning embers and firebrands, creating new ignition points known as spot fires. These spot fires can jump over firebreaks. Even a light breeze can cause flames to bend towards unburned fuels, increasing the fire’s forward momentum. Moderate to strong winds can lead to erratic fire behavior, pushing flames in multiple directions and making fires difficult to predict and control.
