TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas – Authorities have issued a burn ban for Travis County, effective immediately.
The ban prohibits outdoor burning in the unincorporated areas of Travis County and will expire on Monday, Aug. 7, 2017 unless further action is taken by the Travis County Commissioners Court or Fire Marshal prior to that date.
“We have recently experienced an increase in grass fires in both our county and neighboring counties. We strongly urge the public to help reduce fire dangers by not throwing cigarettes out of vehicle windows, not parking running or recently driven vehicles on dry grass or operating poorly maintained machinery on dry grass,” said Travis County Chief Fire Marshal Tony Callaway.
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There is a slight chance of area thunderstorms over the next several days which could provide substantial rainfall which could cause the burn ban to be lifted.
Barbecuing in Travis County Parks and parks managed by the County is allowed as long as the fire is within a closable container or a container with a lid. You should also have water nearby in case of a fire.
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• Anyone with any questions about the ban should contact the Fire Marshal’s Office at 512-854-4621.
• Visit the FAQ Section of the Travis County Fire Marshall website.