AUSTIN (KXAN) — More than 11,000 acres have burned in wildfires across Central Texas ... wildfire maps for 2023 and 2024. We’re also keeping track of which counties have burn bans in effect.

When that wind is blowing 20, 30 miles per hour, don’t start a fire outside. It’s just not worth it,” said Lovell. In Texas, violating a burn ban is considered a Class C misdemeanor.