March 30, 2026 - The Shelby County area is experiencing an influx of smoke from outside the area Monday afternoon, March 30, 2026.
Center Fire Chief Keith Byndom has confirmed he made contact with Texas Forest Service and they advised the smoke is due to a large controlled burn in San Augustine County under the direction of the U.S. Forest Service. The effect is due to wind direction causing the smoke to settle in Shelby County.
The Shelby County burn ban put in place on Friday, March 27, 2026, remains in effect.
