Outdoor Burning
Updated October 30, 2023
When a burn ban is NOT in effect, please use the following information: Citizens are asked to contact the County Sheriff’s Office at (254) 865-7201, to alert them that a controlled outdoor burn will be conducted. Citizens are reminded that standard State restrictions remain in effect.
As a reminder, no burning is permitted if winds are forecast to be 23 mph or greater. Citizens are asked to contact the County Sheriff’s office to alert them that a burn will be conducted, 254-865-7201.
T.C.E.Q. rules also state that a fire must be attended by a responsible person at all times during the active burning phase and that no burning is to begin sooner than one hour after sunrise and must be completed on the same day no later than one hour before sunset. Citizens are urged to use extreme caution and responsible judgment. The T.C.E.Q. publishes guidance document to assist in interpreting the Outdoor Burning Rule in Texas. Turnersville Fire Department participated in the 28th Annual Tri County Toy Run.
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Emergency Dial 911
Citizens of Coryell County can Text a 9-1-1 operator for assistance in events where the caller is unable to make a voice call. To use the system, simply send a text as you would normally. In the recipient field enter 911, compose the message and push send. Once your text is sent, the 911 operator will start the session with you.
(254) 494-1111
Turnersville Fire Department
8200 FM 182
Gatesville, TX 76528
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