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 Safety Complaint:   281-999-2200

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Harris County Fire Marshal
2318 Atascocita Rd
Humble, TX 77396
phone: 281-436-8000
fax: 281-436-8005
email: FMO Support


Outdoor Burning Information

Burn Ban
There is currently no burn ban in effect in Harris County.


Outdoor Burning
The outdoor burning rule prohibits outdoor burning anywhere in Texas, but allows exceptions for specific situations in which burning is necessary and does not pose a threat to the environment. The Harris County Fire Marshal's Office does not issue permits for outdoor burning. For a guide to outdoor burning including information about how to answer "Can I Burn?" please download the following document in English or Spanish:


Outdoor burning can be an air nuisance or neighborhood nuisance. For complaints/reports of outdoor burning, contact the Harris County Public Health and Environmental Services.
  • Phone: 713-920-2831
  • Fax: 713-447-8963
  • Email: pollution_control@hcphes.org 

For more information on outdoor burning, contact the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
  • Phone: 512-239-0028



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