NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KTRE) - Nacogdoches County commissioners on Tuesday unanimously approved a countywide burn ban after an increase in burn-related fires.

Fire officials are urging caution, saying one ember can destroy a home.

Nacogdoches County Emergency Management Coordinator Tara Triana said crews have seen a surge in fire calls over the past week."In just the last 7 days we've had 33 related fire calls, and 23 of those were grass fires," Triana said.