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​Your right to burn outdoors is NOT absolute. You must comply with state and local laws.  Click to view the TEXAS Forest Service Outdoor Burning Rules, Regulations and Guidance to burn safely and to protect you, your neighbors, animals, and property.  Please remember that only wood and paper objects may be burned in an outdoor pile. Burn Barrels with screens are required for house-hold trash. Do not burn at night or during the day if the wind is over 20mph. 

NOTE: For residents outside of the City of Combine, Kaufman County requires a burn permit. This does not apply to residents inside the city limits. To apply for an Outdoor Burn Permit, click on the link below:

CLICK: KAUFMAN COUNTY OUTDOOR BURNING PERMIT, RULES, & GUIDNACE

Activate Your Burn Permit (County residents only):
Call or text: 469-595-8899

Check Burn Ban Status: Call: 469-595-8899

​PEOPLE: Dress in layers, check on elderly & disabled neighbors, gather blankets.
PETS: Ensure they are safe, warm & indoors, horse blankets, barns secure.
PLANTS: Cover or move indoors.
PIPES: Wrap exposed pipes, drip indoor faucets, faucet covers, know water valves, water meter boxes located.
PRACTICE FIRE SAFETY: Carbon dioxide & smoke detectors tested, no grills or generators inside, space heater safety, fireplaces checked.
 HELPFUL tips from TVEC 

• Seal windows, doors and any other air drafts.
  
• Use additional temporary coverings for windows or cold floors like bed sheets.
  
• Use ceiling fans on low and blowing upward to help redistribute heat that can build up near the ceiling.
  
• Clean A/C filters help your unit run as efficiently as possible.
  
• If you have a fireplace but are not using it, make sure the flue is closed and cover the opening to make sure cold air drafts don’t come down the chimney.
  
• The “Emergency Heat” setting on central heat pump HVAC unit is generally for emergencies only, when the heat pump system is not working properly. The resistive heating “heat strips” in the unit use much more energy to create heat than the heat pump, even if the heat pump has to run a lot to maintain your home’s temperature.
  
• Check pool pump and sprinkler systems.
  
• Space heaters and fireplaces can be useful but also pose significant fire dangers if not used properly. NEVER plug space heaters into extension cords or power strips, and be especially careful to leave plenty of floor space between the heater and furniture, toys or other combustible items.
  
• Space heaters can be useful in small areas while you are in the room, but be aware of their high energy usage and safety concerns if they are left running for long periods unattended or with pets.
  
• Check your carbon monoxide detector if you are using gas, propane or fireplace heat.
  
• Generators are also a great item to have in case of a power emergency, when used with caution. Generators should only be run outdoors, with proper connections and never attached to the home in a way that can energize power lines.​​​