TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas — Travis County has extended its burn ban for unincorporated areas through April 28 due to dry weather conditions and rising temperatures.
Gary Howell, Travis County chief fire marshal, said the ban was extended to reduce the risk of fires spreading rapidly across the county.
“Continued dry weather and rising temperatures significantly increases the potential for fires to ignite and spread rapidly,” Howell said. “Extending the burn ban helps reduce that risk and protect lives, property and our natural resources across the county.”
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The ban applies to outdoor burning in unincorporated areas of Travis County. It does not apply to prescribed burns conducted under the supervision of a certified prescribed burn manager, or to outdoor welding, cutting, grinding or other hot work operations conducted in accordance with county fire marshal guidelines.
The ban may be lifted earlier if the county judge or fire marshal determines conditions warrant.
The Travis County Fire Marshal’s Office urged residents to use caution when grilling or barbecuing outdoors and to keep a water source or fire extinguisher nearby. Anyone who sees a fire that may be out of control should call 911.