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Can I have a control burn?

Control burns in Johnson County, Texas are allowed as long as there is not a burn ban.  You must have water available and someone must be with the fire at all times. If you plan to conduct any outdoor burning, when a burn ban is not in effect, please contact Johnson County Fire Dispatch to give them your name, a good contact phone number, address where the burn will be conducted, and at least a 24-hour notice. You can reach Johnson County Fire Dispatch at (817) 357-8800.  Further information about the Texas rules and laws related to outdoor burning can be found here: Texas Outdoor Burning  

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