Overview
- Commissioners Court voted Tuesday to continue the prohibition on outdoor burning in unincorporated areas of Bexar County through Feb. 9, 2026.
- Fire marshal officials cited very dry fuels, humidity dipping to 15% and gusty winds as drivers of wildfire risk under the prolonged drought.
- Violations are Class C misdemeanors carrying fines up to $500, and any trash or waste burning must be contained in enclosures such as burn barrels with wire mesh.
- Deputy Fire Marshal John Ortega Jr. reported fewer grass fires since the county first implemented the ban in August.
- The extension spans the Thanksgiving-to-New Year’s period as leaders flag legal fireworks in unincorporated areas, a lost firefighting bulldozer and a red flag warning in effect until 7 p.m. Wednesday.