Tom Green County has issued an outdoor burn ban, effective July 7, 2026, according to the Tom Green County Sheriff’s Office and the Texas A&M Forest Service statewide burn ban list.

All outdoor burning is prohibited under penalty of law while the ban is in effect. Mereta VFD urges all residents in our area to comply fully — dry conditions mean any outdoor fire can spread quickly.

While the ban is in effect:

Tom Green County officials have lifted the outdoor burn ban, effective April 8, 2026.

Even with the ban lifted, conditions remain dry. The Tom Green County Sheriff’s Office asks that residents notify the office before conducting any outdoor burning. Fire crews also urge residents to have water on hand and monitor weather conditions closely.

Mereta VFD reminds all residents in our area:

• Check current weather and wind conditions before burning.
• Keep a charged water source nearby at all times.
• Never leave a burn unattended.
• If a fire escapes control, call 9-1-1 immediately.

For current burn ban status, see our Burn Ban page.