Travis County burn ban is lifted

AUSTIN (KXAN) - Due to the recent significant rainfall and the decrease in the risk of wildfire, Fire Marshal Hershel Lee has lifted the burn ban for Travis County that was scheduled to end on Oct. 3.

However, officials remind the public of the need to contact a local fire department before doing any outdoor burning in the unincorporated areas of Travis County.

Burning is not allowed during windy conditions, and one should always have a means to extinguish the fire and be sure to attend the fire at all times.

Outdoor burning must be conducted under state regulations found in Texas Administrative Code Section 30 TAC 111.219 or summarized on the Travis County Fire Marshal’s website at http://www.co.travis.tx.us/fire_marshal/ .

Those who have questions related to the burn ban or need assistance in determining which fire department to notify, please contact the Travis County Fire Marshal’s Office at 512-854-4621.

On Tuesday, the commissioners will again consider and take appropriate action on a new order concerning outdoor burning in the unincorporated areas of Travis County.