(East Texas) Seven East Texas counties have issued burn bans as hot, dry conditions increase wildfire concerns across the region. With little to no rain, two cities and seven East Texas counties have issued burn bans within the last week. What Is Prohibited During an East Texas Burn Ban? READ MORE --> East Texas Speed Traps That Are Some Of The Worst In TexasEast Texas Counties Under Burn BansThe following East Texas counties have issued burn bans lasting from five to ninety days. Cherokee County - Seven-day burn ban issued August 6 - could be extended- Seven-day burn ban issued August 6 - could be extended Marion County - until further notice- until further notice Morris County - Seven-day burn ban issued August 4 - could be extended- Seven-day burn ban issued August 4 - could be extended Panola County - Seven-day burn ban issued August 4 - could be extended- Seven-day burn ban issued August 4 - could be extended Rusk County - 90-day burn ban issued August 4- 90-day burn ban issued August 4 Shelby County - Seven-day burn ban issued August 5 - could be extended- Seven-day burn ban issued August 5 - could be extended Upshur County - Ten-day burn ban issued August 6Additional Local Burn RestrictionsBig Sandy - until further notice- until further notice Troup - included are areas in Smith and Cherokee CountyPotential Fines For Violating Burn BansFines, jail time, and restitution could be imposed upon those who intentionally violate active county burn bans.