As the countdown to the new year starts, several counties in the San Antonio area are reminding residents of burn bans in effect.
According to the Texas A&M Forest Service website, Bexar County and the following surrounding counties are under a burn ban:
Atascosa
Comal
Frio
Guadalupe
Wilson
Even though Bexar County is under a burn ban, certain fireworks are still allowed in the county.
However, fireworks classified as “skyrockets with sticks” or “missiles with fins” are restricted within the Bexar County limit.
Here’s a list of counties that allow fireworks within county limits:
Atascosa County: According to the fire marshal, fireworks are only allowed within county limits but not city limits.
Bandera County: The sheriff’s office said the county permits fireworks but advises ”exercising extreme caution due to severe fire conditions.”
Guadalupe County: According to the fire marshal, fireworks are allowed outside of the city limits.
Medina County: The sheriff’s office posted on social media that bonfires must be extinguished no later than one hour before sunset. The county does not have a fireworks ban, however, fireworks are not allowed within city limits.
Wilson County: The sheriff’s office said fireworks are permitted in the county except for “skyrockets with sticks” or “missiles with fins.”
Certain cities have their own rules regarding fireworks.
Here’s a list of cities that do not allow fireworks within city limits.
Andrea K. Moreno is a Digital Journalist at KSAT. She graduated from Texas State University with an electronic media degree and a minor in psychology. She also attended San Antonio College, where she held several positions at the college's newspaper for three years.
John Paul Barajas is an anchor/reporter at KSAT 12. Previously, he worked at KRGV 5 in the Rio Grande Valley. He has a degree from the University of Houston. In his free time, he likes to get a workout in, spend time on the water and check out good eats and drinks.
