Parts of Travis County are under a burn ban
Wednesday, July 19, 2023 by Eric Webb
Unincorporated areas of Travis County are now under a burn ban. The Travis County Commissioners Court voted to issue the immediate ban on Tuesday. It will expire on Aug. 16, barring action by county officials to the contrary. Travis County Fire Marshal Tony Callaway said in a news release that the burn ban comes due to a lack of rain, low humidity and extremely hot temperatures, all of which increase fire risk. “More than half of Travis County is experiencing moderate drought while the rest of the county is in the extreme drought category,” Callaway said in a statement. “I strongly recommend against any reckless activity that could spark a fire like using fireworks.” Contact the Fire Marshal’s Office at 512-854-4621 with questions.
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