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Karnes County lifts burn ban as county judges cite recent rain and hotter forecast
Summary
The Karnes County Commissioners Court voted May 13 to lift the county burn ban, citing recent rains and agricultural exemptions; the court warned residents to burn carefully as hotter, drier weather is expected this week.
The Karnes County Commissioners Court voted May 13 to lift a countywide burn ban that had been in effect, citing recent rains and the need for agricultural and safety flexibility.
Commissioner, Precinct 2 moved that the court "we lift the burn ban," and the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote. County Judge Wade J. Hedke told residents to "please burn carefully" as temperatures were expected to exceed 100 degrees the coming week.
In discussion, the judge and commissioners referenced recent countywide rainfall and noted that some landowners rely on controlled burning for agricultural operations. Commissioners also emphasized that those conducting burns should have appropriate equipment onsite to burn safely and use existing agricultural exemption forms when applicable.
The decision was procedural: the court carried the motion by raised hands and recorded no formal roll-call tally. The court did not adopt additional restrictions alongside the action; the judge asked residents to exercise caution during the hotter period ahead.
