Discussion and possible action to approve a burn ban Order for a maximum of Sixty (60) days of all outdoor burning in all the unincorporated areas of Webb County commencing March 24, 2025, pursuant to Local Government Code §352.081 and other applicable statutes, a violation of this Order is a Class C misdemeanor, punishable by a fine not to exceed $500.00; and any other matters incident thereto.

Issue: The current Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KBDI) average for Webb County is at 634 and is expected to reach 702 within the next fourteen days. (KBDI scale ranges from 0-800 with 800 representing extremely dry conditions) These conditions create a high risk of wildfires with danger to damage life and property.

Solution: Order an immediate Burn Ban for a maximum of 60 days (or until conditions are considered safe) to be enforced by the Sheriff’s Office to discourage outdoor burning in order to prevent spread of wildfires and loss of life and property.

Result: Discourage citizens from outdoor burning in the unincorporated areas of Webb County in order to prevent wildfires and enforce a fine of up to $500 by the Sheriff’s Office for those citizens that do not abide by Burn Ban.

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Previous burn ban passed by Commissioner's Court was on August 14, 2023, for ninety days. Expired in November 2023.