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WISE EYES
01-09-08
Burn Ban Order Passed
The
Wise County Commissioners Court met January 7th, 2008 and determined
drought conditions existed within the county and approved an: Order
Prohibiting or Restricting Outdoor Burning.
The Commissioner’s Court has ordered that all outdoor burning is prohibited in the unincorporated area
of the county and that the following restrictions be
placed on outdoor welding.
All Outdoor Burning, including burn barrels used for trash. A.
Fire watch present during all welding phases including cutting
and grinding B.
Areas 10’ Radius altered with the fire retardant or
non-combustible material C.
Fire Fighting capability D.
Fire Watch E.
Winds-less than 20 mph F. Humidity-more than 25% G.
Call into the Wise County Sheriff’s Office before work
begins For
90 days from the date of adoption of this order, unless the restrictions are
terminated earlier based on a determination made by the Texas Forest Service or
the Commissioners Court. This
order does not prohibit outdoor burning activities related to public health and
safety that are authorized by the Texas Commissioners on Environmental Quality
for (1) firefighting training, (2) public utility, natural gas pipeline or
mining operations, (3) planting or harvesting of agricultural crops, or (4)
burns that are conducted by prescribed burn manager certified under Section
153.048, Natural Resource Code, and meet the standards of Section 153.047,
Natural Resources Code. In
accordance with Local Government Code 352.081 (h), a violation of this Order is
a Class C Misdemeanor, punishable by a fine not to exceed $ 500.00.
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