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Galveston County approves burn ban amid drought conditions, officials say

Summary by The Galveston Editorial Desk · As published by ABC13 Houston · August 18, 2026 · 1 min read

Officials have announced a burn ban due to drought conditions. This decision was made by Galveston County.

The ban is a response to the current dry conditions. Further information about the burn ban is available from the source.

Details about the ban can be found through ABC13 Houston, which reported on the decision made by Galveston County officials.

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Category: Local · Published: August 18, 2026 · Source: ABC13 Houston · Reading time: 1 min

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Galveston County approves burn ban amid drought conditions, officials say

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