Hood County Fire Marshal's Office

09/03/2026

On August 25th, 2026 in Commissioners Court, a 90 day burn ban was placed in effect. This restricts any outdoor burning. This order also requires a designated fire watch person, with a water supply on hand, to conduct any outdoor welding.

Cooking on outdoor grills is permitted. If you are using a charcoal grill, we ask that you completely extinguish any coals before leaving it unattended.

Outdoor fire pits or chimineas are not permitted.

09/02/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Multiple Wastewater Spills Reported from Canyon Creek Wastewater Plant; Agencies Coordinating Response

Hood County, Texas – September 2, 2026 – Hood County Environmental Health is notifying the public of wastewater spills from the Canyon Creen Wastewater Plant, operated by AQUA Texas. Spills occurred on August 26, August 31, and September 2, 2026.

The uncontrolled release of untreated material originated from the Canyon Creek Wastewater Plant and entered an inlet of Lake Granbury. Cleanup efforts are currently underway and water quality testing will be conducted after cleanup is complete.

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the regulatory authority over the facility, the Brazos River Authority (BRA), and Hood County Environmental Health have all been notified and are working to mitigate the impacts. The agencies continue to coordinate on response and oversight.

PUBLIC HEALTH PRECAUTIONS:

All recreational use, including swimming, wading, fishing, and boating should be avoided on the lake near the Canyon Creek area until further notice. Pets and livestock should also be kept out of the water.

Warning signs will be posted at public access points as needed. These precautions will remain in effect until water quality testing confirms that conditions meet applicable standards.

Updates on cleanup progress, water testing results, and when any advisory may be lifted will be provided as information becomes available.

For more information, contact:

Hood County Environmental Health
Jeannie Stacks, Environmental Health Director
817-579-3288 | [email protected]

08/30/2026

Please be on the look out. We have a person or persons in Hood County deliberately starting grass fires in different areas around the county. If there has been an area near you where a fire has occurred, please check any cameras on your property to see if you can identify a suspect or suspect vehicle. If you see any suspicious activity in your neighborhood, please report it to the Sheriff's office immediately. You can also submit your report to http://www.hoodcountycrimestoppers.com/sitemenu.aspx?ID=129&

As we have seen with the Ross fire, any fire right now can have a devastating impact on lives, property and communities. This activity MUST stop and any one caught deliberately causing fires will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

Crime Stoppers utilizes modern technology to acquire anonymous online crime tips. You do not have to identify yourself, and may be eligible for a cash reward.

08/26/2026

Many of you across the county woke up this morning to heavy smoke blanketing our area. This smoke is coming from the Ross Fire, a large wildfire currently burning in Palo Pinto and Jack Counties. Overnight and early this morning the winds shifted, carrying the smoke south into Hood County.

While the smoke can look and feel concerning, it is primarily from the Ross Fire and not from new fires within our county at this time.

Please continue to stay alert and report any fire activity immediately. Things to watch for include:
✅Visible flames
✅Thick black smoke
✅A concentrated rising column of smoke

If you see something that doesn’t look right, call it in right away - this gives our firefighters the best chance to get ahead of a new start before it grows.

Thank you for staying alert and helping keep our community safe.

08/11/2026

As of August 11, 2026, Hood County is under a 7-day emergency burn ban. If conditions do not improve, it will be extended an additional 7-days on August 18th.

01/21/2026

With the upcoming weather forecast this weekend, I would like to encourage everyone to take a moment to prepare. As with any winter storm with predicted ice, there is a potential for the loss of power. As we experienced with winter storm Uri in 2021, some of those outages could be extended.
A few suggestions. Ensure your vehicle is full of fuel. In extreme emergencies, you can use your vehicle for warmth and charging your cell phone. If you do use your vehicle for warmth, do not sit in a closed garage with the vehicle running. If you have an all electric vehicle, remember that recharging will not be available until power is restored. If you have a fireplace in your home, have firewood on hand. In the event of extended power outages, water pipes may freeze. It is a good idea to identify and mark where your water disconnect is located. If the ground is covered in ice or snow, these could be difficult to locate.
The Hood County Emergency Management page also has additional information and locations of emergency warming centers.

Please stay safe and warm

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11/20/2025

As of November 20, 2025, The Hood County Burn Ban has been lifted.

09/23/2025

As of September 23, Hood County is under a 90 day burn ban.