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- Burn bans are in effect in Liberty, Polk, and Harris counties due to drought.
- Liberty County's ban takes effect October 10 after Liberty County Judge Jay Knight declared a local disaster.
- Violations can lead to fines up to $500.
- Montgomery County is considering a burn ban and urging residents to avoid outdoor burning.
- The region remains unseasonably warm with little rain forecast.
