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Burn ban lifted in Travis County
Steady rains this week lessened risk of fire
Updated: Wednesday, 09 Jan 2013, 5:11 PM CST
Published : Wednesday, 09 Jan 2013, 5:11 PM CST
AUSTIN (KXAN) - With this week’s rainfall and the decrease in the risk of wildfire, Fire Marshal Hershel Lee on Wednesday lifted the burn ban for Travis County.
The ban was scheduled to end on Feb. 6.
Lee said residents should contact their local fire departments before conducting outdoor burning in the unincorporated areas of Travis County. To burn materials safely, keep a means of extinguishing the fire nearby at all times and never leave the fire unattended. Burning is not allowed during windy conditions.
"Please be cautious with any outdoor burning activity," a county news release said. "Outdoor burning must be conducted under state regulations."
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