After heavy rain swept through Central Texas on Oct. 28, Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell lifted the county's burn ban put in place 10 days earlier.

“Due to the recent rains and cooler weather, I am lifting the burn ban,” Gravell said in a press release.

The Williamson County Commissioners Court implemented the countywide burn ban Oct. 18 due to dangerous wildfire conditions caused by severe drought, above-average heat, low humidity and high winds. The county asks residents to follow regulations under Texas Administrative Code when conducting outdoor burning.

Before conducting controlled burns, local fire departments should be contacted. Some local fire departments may require a burn permit, according to the county. Controlled burns can be reported to Williamson County Communications at 512-864-8282.