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Wildfire Risk and Burn Bans in Briscoe County

On a dry Panhandle day, grass and wind can do the work fast. Texas A&M Forest Service tracks fire danger with weather, wildfire activity, and the condition of dry fuels.

A burn ban is a live local rule, not a permanent fact. Texas A&M Forest Service says a county judge or commissioners court can restrict outdoor burning when drought conditions call for it.

Before burning brush, pasture, or debris, check the current Texas A&M Forest Service burn-ban map and Briscoe County notices. The courthouse in Silverton can be reached at 806-823-2131.

Content last revised 2026-07-11

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