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Coryell County adopts 30-day countywide burn ban as fire chiefs warn of dry conditions
Summary
The Coryell County Commissioners Court voted to impose a 30-day countywide burn ban after fire officials described frequent brush fires and dry conditions in portions of the county.
Coryell County Commissioners on Thursday voted to impose a 30-day countywide burn ban, citing a series of recent brush fires and local dryness that county fire officials say raises the risk of large blazes.
The court adopted the burn ban after a presentation from local fire officials describing spikes in fire response and dry ground conditions across parts of the county. Commissioners moved the item up on the agenda at the start of the meeting and approved the measure by voice vote.
Why it matters: county fire chiefs and emergency management…
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