The DeWitt County Commissioners Court issued a 90-day burn ban for the county’s unincorporated areas Monday, Aug. 25. County Emergency Management Coordinator Billy Jordan Jr. noted that Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued a proclamation certifying Texas is experiencing increased fire weather conditions statewide on Aug. 12. Abbott issued the notice for 191 counties to mobilize state emergency response resources, citing increased fire risk and wildland fire concerns of the Texas A&M Forest Service.
“With the DeWitt County Burn Ban in effect, we are strongly advising that no burning take place during the next 90 days,” Jordan said.
Jordan also asked county residents to use “extreme caution” in outdoor activities, avoid the use of equipment or actions that could cause sparks and to report all fires immediately by calling 911.
