KAUFMAN COUNTY - As the heat of the summer continues to hover over North Texas, Kaufman County has issued a burn ban effective immediately.
KAUFMAN COUNTY - As the heat of the summer continues to hover over North Texas, Kaufman County has issued a burn ban effective immediately.
Effective immediately and until further notice, all open burning—including tree, leaf debris, and household trash burning—is prohibited.
According to the National Weather Service, heat index values are expected to remain at or near 105 during the day's heat for the next week, and there isn’t any forecasted rain. Sources within Kaufman County government want to remind the community to stay hydrated and use protective measures when outside.Â