Here are the latest water restrictions and burn bans

HOUSTON – Several wildfires are burning across the state.

According to the Texas A&M Forest Service, there are 32 wildfires burning across the state.

Four are in our area.

Liberty, Montgomery, San Jacinto and Polk counties.

MAP: HERE ARE THE LATEST WILDFIRES

MAP: HERE ARE THE LATEST BURN BANS

Because of such dry conditions, there are burn bans for several area counties.

These counties include Waller, Walker, Liberty, Galveston San Jacinto, and Brazoria.

Burn Bans as of August 2 (Texas Forest Service)

WATER RESTRICTIONS: HERE’S THE LATEST LIST

Because of dry conditions, several cities in our area are under water restrictions.

These cities are asking their residents to “water” their lawns less, and hopefully reduce water usage by 5 to 10 percent.

Because of the water conservation notice, Rosenberg has temporarily closed at least one splash pad.

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