EFFECTIVE 2-11-2026: BURN BAN

2/11/2026

AN ORDER RESTRICTING OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE CITY OF PINEHURST

WHEREAS, there exists a present danger that flres being used to burn debris may not be adequately controlled and spread and ultimately result in extensive damage and losses; and,

WHEREAS, fire departments and emergency responders are not adequately staffed and equipped to respond to fires that are not controlled adequately; and,

WHEREAS, pursuant to Sec. 42-175 of the Pinehurst Code of Ordinances, the City Administrator may prohibit or restrict outdoor burning in the city limits of Pinehurst if the City Administrator makes a finding that circumstances are present in the City Limits that create a public safety hazard that would be exacerbated by outdoor burning; and,

WHEREAS, an order issued under this section shall not apply to outdoor burning activities related to public health and safety that are authorized by Texas Parks and Wildlife for prescribed burns to enhance wetland habitat conditions and control fuel loads; the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for: firefighter training, public utility, natural gas pipeline, or mining operations, or harvesting agricultural crops; and,

WHEREAS, a person commits a Class C misdemeanor if the person knowingly or intentionally violates prohibition or restriction established by an order stopped under Sec. 42—1 75; and,

WHEREAS, the City Administrator of Pinehurst has entered an Order prohibiting outdoor burning February 11, 2026, and same is hereby amended to correctly reflect that this order does not apply to burns to enhance wetland habitat conditions and control fuel load

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED THAT OUTDOOR BURNING IS PROHIBITED IN THE CITY OF PINEHURST (except for said exemptions stipulated above) effective immediately on February 11, 2026, shall continue until a determination that the public safety hazard no longer exists by the City Administrator. A violation of this Order is a Class C misdemeanor with a penalty accessible of up to $500.00.

SIGNED on this day, February 11, 2026

Robbie Hood, CPM
City Administrator