Public Information Office 210 S. McDonald Street Suite 626 McKinney, Texas 75069 www.collincountytx.gov

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 29, 2008

Collin County Burn Ban In Effect

(McKINNEY, Texas) -- In response to the number of brush fires currently burning in Collin County, an order prohibiting outdoor burning is now in effect. Until further notice, all outdoor burning is prohibited in the unincorporated areas of Collin County.

Brush fires are currently burning in the following areas:

• Celina (Preston Rd and CR 95)
• Fairview (Bush Rd and Hwy 5)
• Wylie
• Weston (CR 136 and CR 138)
• McKinney (FM 2933 near CR 410 and 342)
• CR 830 near CR 1106
• Lucas (1100 Forest Grove)
  

A county declaration of disaster has also taken effect due to the fires. The declaration triggers access to additional federal and state resources.

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