Burn bans remain in effect across most of South Plains, all of Panhandle
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Burn bans remain in effect across most of South Plains, all of Panhandle

  • August 17, 2026

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – Outdoor burning is restricted across a majority of the South Plains and all of the Panhandle due to persistent hot and dry conditions.

Lubbock, Hockley, Dickens, Gaines, Dawson, Borden and Scurry counties are not under burn restrictions.

Refer to the map to see if your county is affected by the burn ban.

Burn bans remain in effect across most of South Plains, all of PanhandleBurn bans remain in effect across most of South Plains, all of Panhandle(Texas A&M)

Anyone found violating a county burn ban faces a Class C misdemeanor and can be fined up to $500.

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