Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra declared that the burn ban is lifted in Hays County.
According to Hays County Fire Marshal Steve Seddig, many citizens are calling and 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.
“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:
Call the fire department and notify them that you will burn a debris pile.
• Clear the area around your debris pile.
• Station a water hose nearby.
• 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.
