East Texas is under widespread burn bans due to hot, dry weather conditions that increase wildfire risk, with fire departments implementing careful calculations based on rainfall, wind, and humidity factors.
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Most of East Texas is under a burn ban as hot, dry weather drives up wildfire risk.
Putting these bans in place is no snap decision - but a careful calculation.
Burn bans are usually seen this time of year due to a lack of rainfall, high winds and low humidity.
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