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The following local counties have burn bans as of Tue, Oct 22nd, 2024:
Jasper, Newton, Sabine Angelina, Tyler, Hardin, Jefferson, and Orange Counties.
Violation of a burn ban can result in a fine up to $500.00. The Keetch-Byrum Drought Index measures drought conditions and wildfire risk with 0 being the lowest and 800 being the highest. Keetch-Byrum Drought Index average numbers for local counties as of Tue, Oct 22nd, 2024:
Jasper Co – 689
Newton Co – 682
Sabine Co – 648
San Augustine Co – 683
Angelina Co – 668
Tyler Co – 685
Hardin Co – 724
Jefferson Co – 710
Orange Co - 745
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