Smith County warns against outdoor burning due to dry weather

Smith County warns against outdoor burning due to dry weather

SMITH COUNTY, Texas (KETK)-While Smith County is not issuing a burn ban, they are asking residents to refrain from burning due to increased fire danger. East Texas County implements burn ban amid dry conditions According to the Smith County Fire Marshal's Office, the increased fire danger is due to unusually dry conditions this month, which was caused by the county experiencing an abnormally wet spring, early summer and robust grass crop. …