Mineral Wells Area News

County Burn Ban Update

Dry, Windy Conditions Pose Threat to County

No Burning Allowed in the County

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Press Release:Elevated Fire Risk in Palo Pinto County

Starting today, Monday February 14th, we are expecting to see an increase in wildfires across the state. North Texas will see increased numbers of fires, especially west of I-35, on

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Palo Pinto County Remains a Tinder Box Despite Recent Moisture from Winter Storm

    Palo Pinto County Remains a Tinder Box Despite Recent Moisture from Winter Storm

Mineral Wells Area News spoke to fire officials this week concerning the burn ban and the extremely hazardous fire conditions that remain in Palo Pinto County. Check out the story

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Burn Ban Back On

    Burn Ban Back On

Palo Pinto County Commissioner’s held an emergency meeting today to reinstate the burn ban. There is no burning currently allowed in Palo Pinto County.

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Burn Ban Reinstated

    Burn Ban Reinstated

County Commissioners voted unanimously on Monday November 22 to reinstate the burn ban in Palo Pinto County. County Fire Chief

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County Extends Burn Ban

    County Extends Burn Ban

No Burning in Palo Pinto County due to ban

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Commissioner’s Vote to Reinstate County Burn Ban

    Commissioner’s Vote to Reinstate County Burn Ban

On August 23 at the regular scheduled County Commissioners meeting, Palo Pinto County reinstated the burn ban. Judge Shane Long

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No Burning Permitted

    No Burning Permitted

August 9, 2021 The County Commissioner’s Voted 5-0 to keep the Burn Ban On in Palo Pinto County. No burning

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