Fireworks and Burn Bans in Texas | Texas News

With the Fourth of July approaching, Texas residents are buzzing about fireworks — but here’s the twist: nearly a third of the state’s counties have issued burn bans due to dry conditions. While these bans don’t outright prohibit fireworks, they’re a warning that fire risk is still high in drought-stricken areas like the Panhandle, South Plains, and Central Texas. Officials remind everyone to stay safe — keep water handy, watch where you park, and think twice before lighting up the sky. After historic wildfires like the Smokehouse Creek Fire, the message is clear: fireworks can spark disaster, even when the statewide fire threat is low. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7d73417dff4684f8