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On Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023, the Cameron County Commissioners’ Court, issued a burn ban for the unincorporated area of Cameron County.
According to a press release issued by the office of Cameron County Judge Eddie Trevino, Jr., “through the findings, circumstances, and recommendations presented by the Cameron County Fire Marshal, (the County Court) issued a burn ban order for the unincorporated area of Cameron County.”
The purpose of the order, according to the statement,” is to mitigate public safety hazards posed by wildfires during drought and upcoming weather conditions by restricting the practice of outdoor burning.
The press release goes on to read that the order prohibiting outdoor burning will be in effect for 90 days, or upon such termination date as decided by the Cameron County Commissioners’ Court through the recommendations and findings by the Cameron County Fire Marshal.
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