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Collin County lifts McKinney burn ban

Collin County lifts the McKinney outdoor burn ban that has been in effect since July 10.

Collin County lifts the McKinney outdoor burn ban that has been in effect since July 10.

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By Emily Davis |

On Aug. 20, Collin County commissioners approved Collin County Judge Keith Self’s decision to lift the McKinney outdoor burn ban.

The burn ban first went into effect July 10, and during the burn ban period McKinney Fire Department responded to 32 grass fires, according to MFD.

MFD released a news statement Aug. 16 announcing that McKinney residents would no longer need permits for hot work, such as cutting or welding outdoors.

“We will continue to monitor conditions,” McKinney Fire Marshal Mike Smith said in the release. “Despite the recent rains, north Texas is not out of the woods yet. We need to stay aware of how fast fire can spread.”
By Emily Davis
Emily graduated from Sam Houston State University with a degree in multi-platform journalism and a minor in criminal justice in Spring 2018. During her studies, Emily worked as an editor and reporter at The Houstonian, SHSU's local newspaper. Upon graduation, she began an editorial internship at Community Impact Newspaper in DFW, where she was then hired as Community Impact's first McKinney reporter in August 2018.

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