TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas — A lack of rain, low humidity and extremely hot temperatures were all factors that played into commissioners' votes to enact burn bans in Travis, Williamson and Caldwell counties in September. That ban was lifted for Williamson County on Monday, Oct. 2, while the ban was lifted in Travis County on Tuesday, Oct. 24.
Fire officials expect rain to lower the fire risk in the area throughout the end of October. People in unincorporated parts of the counties can burn tree limbs, leaves and straw outdoors.
Those who are grilling or barbecuing outdoors should use caution and keep water nearby in case of a fire.
If a fire gets out of hand, residents should call 911 immediately.
Residents who have questions about the burn ban being lifted can call the Fire Marshal's Office at 512-854-4621.
Meanwhile, Williamson County's burn ban that began at noon on Tuesday, July 18, was lifted on Monday, Oct. 2, by County Judge Bill Gravell. The county still urges residents to be cautious with any outdoor burning activity.
To learn more about Williamson County's' burn ban, visit www.wilcotx.gov.
On Sept. 26, Caldwell County commissioners voted to leave a burn ban in place for another two weeks due to continued drought conditions.