Dry Conditions Increase Fire Risk Across Southeast Texas
Residents Reminded- Trash Burning Prohibited Year-Round in Montgomery County

Persistent warm and dry weather is heightening wildfire danger across Southeast Texas. According to the Texas A&M Forest Service (TAMFS), a lack of recent rainfall has left vegetation increasingly dry, creating fuels that are more prone to ignite and burn intensely.

Forecasters warn that Wednesday and Thursday will bring above-normal temperatures in the mid-90s. These conditions will critically dry out timber, brush, and grass, raising the risk of fast-spreading wildfires that are more difficult to extinguish.

Locally, Montgomery County firefighters have responded to a growing number of wildfires in recent days. While crews are trained and equipped to handle such incidents, several fires have already damaged fences, sheds, and other outdoor property. In the Porter area, firefighters report that the last three wildfires they responded to this week were all sparked by the illegal burning of household trash—including one blaze that nearly spread to a home and left two residents injured.

Officials remind residents and businesses that outdoor burning is prohibited year-round in unincorporated Montgomery County unless it falls under one of the limited exceptions in state law.

For details on outdoor burning regulations, visit the Montgomery County Fire Marshal’s Office website at www.mctx.org/fire and click on the Outdoor Burning tab.