News release
The Ellis County Fire Department on Monday announced the implementation of a temporary burn ban in all unincorporated areas of Ellis County effective immediately.
This is due to several reasons. First, as we move into springtime, the temperatures will start to climb and, with little moisture to claim, ground fuels are dried out and easily susceptible to burning. In addition to the climbing temperatures, there is continuous low humidity levels, and a long spell without measurable moisture. The recent snowfall was not enough to keep a burn ban at bay.
The burn ban will stay in place for the foreseeable future until there is an adequate amount of moisture throughout all the areas of Ellis County. As a reminder, the only allowable burning during a burn ban is household waste in a barrel no larger than 55 gallons with a protective screen over the top.
In any case in question, call 911 immediately to report a fire.