NOTICE: Ellis County has enacted a 90-day burn ban, effective August 20th, 2024, due to drought conditions. This burn ban may be rescinded prior to the 90-day expiration if conditions improve.
Cooking and burning of regular household waste in closed containers is still permitted. All other forms of burning, including campfires and brush burning, are prohibited under the order.
Click here to view the official burn ban order for more information: https://co.ellis.tx.us/DocumentCenter/View/19273/Burn-Ban-Order-Ellis-County-082024
For any questions, please contact the Ellis County Fire Marshal’s Office at 972-825-5555.
We thank you for your cooperation.