TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas - A burn ban is now in effect for unincorporated areas of Travis County.

What we know:

The Travis County Commissioners Court voted Tuesday, Sept. 23 to issue a new burn ban for the unincorporated areas of the county.

The burn ban will remain in effect until Tuesday, Oct. 21, unless extended by the County Judge or County Fire Marshal before Oct. 21.

The ban does not affect prescribed burns conducted under the supervision of a prescription burn manager. It also does not affect outdoor welding, cutting or grinding operations, and outdoor hot works operations conducted in accordance with the guidelines established by the Travis County Fire Marshal’s Office.

What you can do:

The Travis County Fire Marshal urges caution when conducting outdoor grilling and barbecuing

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