Waskom Volunteer Fire Department

10/07/2026

National night out

08/14/2026

Large fire North of Waskom

08/13/2026

Burn Ban now in place.

As of today, Harrison County, including the City of Marshall, will be under a Burn Ban. Harrison County's initial Burn Ban order will be an emergency 7 day Burn Ban, however that WILL BE EXTENDED to a 90 day Burn Ban during next Thursday Commissioner’s Court hearing. That ban will be in effect until further notice.

03/11/2026

Burn Ban lifted for Harrison County as of 12 noon today

03/03/2026

Burn Ban continues for Harrison County

03/03/2026

Burn Ban Continues for Harrison County.

Our 7 day burn ban was extended today by the Harrison County Commissioner's Court. With strong storms in the forecast, the burn ban could be lifted in the next few days. More details may be found at www.harrisoncountytexas.gov

Updates will be provided here on the Harrison County Judge page.

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02/24/2026

01/01/2026

Burn Ban for Harrison County Effective 1/1/2026 @ 3pm
Due to extremely dry conditions a ban on outdoor fires and fireworks will start today. This order is only for the unincorporated areas of the county. Cities may or may not order a burn ban.

Thank you to all the volunteer firemen who have been serving all over the county. Even today, many are responding to several fires.

Questions may be directed to my office at 903-935-8401 or our Fire Marshal at 903-935-4870.