Based on current weather changes and conditions, Travis County Judge Samuel T. Biscoe has temporarily lifted the Burn Ban in Travis County. The Burn Ban issue will be on the agenda for the March 18th meeting of the Commissioners Court.

They are advising local resident to continue to be cautious with any outdoor burning activity. Outdoor burning must be conducted under state regulations found in Texas Administrative Code Section 30 TAC 111.219 or summarized on the Travis County Fire Marshal’s website at,

www.traviscountytx.gov/fire_marshal/default.asp.

The Fire Marshal also reminds the public to sign up for text alerts that notify recipients about burn ban status changes at: http://www.co.travis.tx.us/fire_marshal/news/burn_ban_alerts.asp.

If you have questions about the burn ban, please call the Fire Marshal’s Office at 512-854-4621, or contact your local fire department.