Hays County lifts burn ban

Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra declared that the burn ban be lifted in Hays County.

According to Hays County Fire Marshal Steve Seddig, many citizens are calling, wanting to burn brush and vegetation; moisture conditions are favorable now, and it is an excellent opportunity for citizens to burn and remove the hazard from their property and Hays County.

Seddig added that conditions are improving. The current and now-seasonal weather pattern will be cool to average temperatures through next week, with low winds after this weekend’s weather front.

“We encourage the public to initiate their fire preparedness plan so they are ready for a wildfire and can complete any outdoor burning while conditions are appropriate,” he said.

If you decide to burn, please remember to:

• Clear the area around your debris pile.

• Call the fire department and notify them that you will burn a debris pile.

• Check your debris pile often. Monitoring the 72hour weather forecast is of particular importance during this time. A debris pile should not be ignited if high winds (over 15 miles per hour) or low relative humidity (under 30%) are expected within 72 hours. All debris piles should be continually monitored and completely extinguished, but checking an old debris pile when it is expected to be dry or windy is an additional precaution.