ECTOR COUNTY, Texas — The Ector County Commissioner's Court approved a 90-day burn ban for the county.
This burn ban will not allow outside burning in the unincorporated areas of the county.
“After careful consideration, in addition to discussion with Odessa Fire Rescue, Ector County Office of Emergency Management, and our partners with the National Weather Service, Ector County Commissioners Court voted unanimously to approve the proposed Burn Ban,” said Ector County Judge Dustin Fawcett.
Ector County Officials said that this burn ban has been put into place for protection and safety reasons for the residents living in these areas. Extreme drought and heat conditions also led to the decision by the commissioners.
Those who violate this burn ban will be facing a Class C Misdemeanor that comes with a punishment of up to $500.