AUSTIN, Texas – A burn ban is in effect for the next month for unincorporated areas of Travis County due to dry conditions.<\/p>\n
What we know:<\/p>\n
The ban is in effect now and will remain in effect for the next 30 days unless lifted earlier by the Travis County judge or fire marshal.<\/p>\n
Officials say the ban is a preventative safety measure due to ongoing dry vegetation, low humidity and weather patterns.<\/p>\n
The ban applies to all outdoor burning, but does not apply to prescribed burns done under supervision by a certified manager or outdoor welding, cutting, grinding or other hot work operations done in accordance with fire marshal guidelines.<\/p>\n
What you can do:<\/p>\n
The county fire marshal is urging residents to take extra precautions, including:<\/p>\n
Avoiding any activities that could generate sparksUsing caution when grilling outdoorsKeeping a water source or fire extinguishers nearbyNever leaving flames unattended <\/p>\n
Anyone who sees a fire possibly out of control should call 911 immediately.<\/p>\n
Residents can get updates on the burn ban by testing TCBURNBAN to 888777.<\/p>\n
The Source: Information in this report comes from Travis County officials<\/p>\n
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