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

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