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Hardin County Declares Drought Disaster | Beaumont News
Hardin County has declared a local disaster amid crippling drought, triggering a countywide ban on all outdoor burning — and neighboring Tyler, Jasper, and Newton counties are following suit. With dangerously dry conditions, low humidity, and gusty winds fueling wildfire risk, officials are sounding the alarm to prevent fast-spreading fires. Violators face up to $500 fines for breaking the ban, which is enforced to protect public safety — especially since many fires start from debris burning people didn’t know was prohibited. The disaster declaration activates emergency protocols, with…
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