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:
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- 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.
To check the rules where you live, contact your fire marshal’s office.
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