The Ellis County Press: Burn ban in effect Burn ban in effect ================================================================================ Editor on 08/27/2009 14:59:00 The city of Glenn Heights' burn ban on all outside open burning is still in effect through Oct. 15. According to the city,"with the low humidity, high winds and drought conditions it has become a tender box." Burn permits will not be issued during this ban for any reason. The maximum fine for the violation of the burn ban in the City of Glenn Heights is $2,000.