County issues outdoor burn ban

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From Staff Reports

The Cass County Commissioners Court, on Nov. 14, issued an outdoor burning ban in all areas of unincorporated areas of the county.
According to Cass County Judge Becky Wilbanks, the Texas Forest Service has determined that drought conditions exist in a highest enough degree to warrant the action, which went into effect immediately and will remain in effect until further notice.
This ban is not effective in the incorporated areas – cities/towns pass their own ban on burning. 
Cass is one of 66 counties in Texas to have ourdoor burn bans as of Nov. 14. Marion County hsa similar ban in place while Bowie and Morris Counties do not have bans.
Burning while under a burn ban is prohibited and is a Class C misdemeanor a fineable offense of $500. 

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