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Van Zandt County approves 30-day countywide burn ban; fire marshal may rescind if conditions improve
Summary
Van Zandt County officials approved a 30-day countywide burn ban at an emergency meeting after the county fire marshal cited high temperatures, low rainfall and heavier fuel loads; the marshal was authorized to rescind the ban if weather or fuel conditions improve.
Van Zandt County officials approved a 30-day countywide burn ban during an emergency meeting after the county fire marshal warned of elevated wildfire risk.
The Van Zandt County fire marshal told the board he would recommend a 30-day ban, citing “abnormally high temperatures,” below-average rainfall in recent weeks and an increased fuel load following changes in summer cattle handling. The marshal said the…
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