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Austin County court lifts burn ban, urges caution and notifications
Austin County Commissioners Court · November 25, 2024
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Summary
After reviewing local fire‑danger maps and a recent welding‑caused near‑fire, the court voted to lift the county burn ban but asked residents to notify the sheriff’s office before burning and said the judge may reinstate restrictions should conditions worsen.
Austin County Commissioners Court voted to lift the county burn ban following a review of fire‑danger maps and discussion of recent incidents.
Presiding officials described a recent event in which welding in tall grass nearly caused a structure fire, and staff reminded residents that the burn‑permit and…
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