Texas Panhandle County’s 90-Day Burn Ban And Its Impacts

The Texas panhandle can feel like a kind of strange Twilight Zone when it comes to weather. We've experienced weather from all four seasons already in 2025, and it isn't even March. We've had record-breaking highs, lows, and snowfall. Now, we've got a 90-day burn ban in effect.

Randall County Adopts A 90-Day County Wide Burn Ban

On February 11, 20205, Randall County enacted a burn ban across the entire county. According to the Order Prohibiting Outdoor Fires, the final day of the burn ban will be May 12, 2025. Of course that could change depending on circumstances.

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While the burn ban is in effect, you aren't supposed to do any outdoor burning. There are the few exceptions, but for the most part having a fire outside is a big no-no. If you get caught, it could wind up getting you a Class C misdemeanor. You can see the order for yourself by following this link.

What Is Impacted By The Randall County Burn Ban

Something I never stopped to think about were the things impacted by a burn ban. When you do take a second and think about it, it's a little surprising what you come up with.

Palo Duro Canyon took to social media to remind everyone that they're included in the burn ban. If you're going camping, you'll want to spend some time thinking about how you're going to cook or keep warm. No camp fires at the moment in the canyon.

May seems like a long time from now. If your spring break included plans to have a cookout or do some camping, you'll want to make sure you're following the burn ban restrictions. It might put a damper on some of your fun, but it beats disaster.

Fingers crossed we get a lot of moisture, and soon.