City of Cumby Issues Emergency 7-Day Burn Ban Due to Elevated Fire Danger
January 9, 2026 – Cumby, Texas — January 9, 2026 — The City of Cumby has issued an emergency 7-day burn ban, effective immediately, due to elevated fire danger and ongoing dry weather conditions. The burn ban was issued on January 9, 2026, to protect lives, property, and public safety within the city limits.
Burn Ban Restrictions
During the duration of the emergency order, the following activities are strictly prohibited within the City of Cumby:
- All outdoor burning, including trash burning, brush burning, bonfires, open fires, campfires, and similar activities
- Fireworks and outdoor pyrotechnic devices for personal use
- Activities or equipment that may produce sparks, such as welding or cutting torches, unless proper safety precautions are in place and approval has been granted by local fire officials
Allowed Activities & Safety Guidance
- Outdoor cooking devices, including gas or charcoal grills, may continue to be used if attended at all times and placed on non-flammable surfaces away from dry vegetation
- Residents are encouraged to keep water or other fire-suppression tools readily available when engaging in any permitted activity
Compliance and Enforcement
All residents and property owners within the City of Cumby are required to comply with this emergency burn ban. Violations may result in fines, enforcement action, and potential liability for damages resulting from prohibited activities.
Duration and Updates
The burn ban will remain in effect for seven (7) days from January 9, 2026, and may be extended or lifted earlier depending on weather and ground conditions. Updates will be provided by the City as conditions change.
Contact Information
For questions or additional information, please contact:
City of Cumby City Hall
Phone: (903) 994-2271
Email: [email protected]
The City of Cumby thanks residents for their cooperation and commitment to keeping the community safe during this period of heightened fire risk.
Hunt County residents are asked to be particularly mindful of any equipment or outdoor work that may cause a spark or ignition source that could go unnoticed.
High winds can cause grassfires to spread very quickly and can cause firefighting to be difficult and dangerous, as well. Please help keep our county safe!
In Texas, local governments are empowered to take action on the behalf of those they serve. When drought conditions exist, a burn ban can be put in place by a county judge or county commissioners court prohibiting or restricting outdoor burning for public safety.
A burn ban means no outdoor burning is allowed, except in an enclosure that contains all flames and/or sparks. Non-commercial cooking, such as backyard cookouts and barbeques, are still allowed. Any outdoor welding and/or other “hot work” must be performed in accordance with fire code requirements.
As of this posting, there is no significant precipitation in the 7 day forecast.
