Burn Ban Now in Effect
Extreme Heat Conditions and Drought Bring on Outdoor Burn Ban

(Klein, TX. August 8, 2023) The Harris County Commissioner’s Court approved an outdoor burn ban due to the extreme heat and continuous drought conditions across the county and unincorporated areas.

Under a “burn ban”, no outdoor burning is allowed except in an enclosure that contains all flames and/or sparks, outdoor burning activities authorized by Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), approved ceremonial fires, non-commercial cooking, and prescribed “hot work”.

Backyard cook-outs and barbeques are allowed with equipment designed for that purpose, as is welding and other “hot work” performed in accordance with county fire code requirements.

Residents are asked to exercise extreme caution in everyday activities such as idling a vehicle on or near grass, grilling, or mowing the lawn. It only takes one small spark or burning ember to ignite a fire from dry vegetation. Please refer to the Harris County Fire Marshal “Dry Conditions Safety Overview” that we have posted under our Safety Tips for more information.

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About Harris County Emergency Services District No. 16, Klein Fire Department

Since 1951, the Klein Volunteer Fire Department (KVFD) has provided fire suppression, first responder EMS, and related services within the Klein community’s 49-square mile service area in northern Harris County. In September 2022, Harris County Emergency Services District 16 (“HCESD 16” or the “District”) assumed direct responsibility for those services and now operates as the Klein Fire Department (“KFD”), providing fire and rescue services for the citizens who reside in and pass through HCESD 16.

HCESD 16 is a government entity and a political subdivision of the State of Texas, organized as provided by State Law to protect life and health. The five-member District Board of Commissioners are elected by the voters of the ESD 16 service area and is subject to various state laws, rules, and regulations.