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 Ranger, now known as The Sundial, 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.