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Austin County imposes burn ban as commissioners cite elevated fire risk
Summary
Austin County Commissioners Court on Sept. 23 approved a countywide burn ban after staff reported elevated dry‑fuel conditions. The motion, made by Commissioner Reid, passed unanimously; county staff will publish the ban and enforcement guidance.
Austin County Commissioners Court adopted a temporary burn ban on Sept. 23 after staff reported heightened fire‑risk conditions. The court voted to place the ban in effect following a short presentation from county staff on current fuel and weather indices.
The move came after a public commenter thanked volunteer firefighters for responding to a recent…
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