Bastrop County Judge Gregory Klaus issued a burn ban for unincorporated areas March 14, which will remain in effect through March 19.
What you need to know
The burn ban order outlines the following enforcement measures for outdoor fires:
- The fire department will respond to extinguish the fire.
- An investigation will be conducted to determine the nature of the fire, potentially leading to a citation for violating the burn ban.
- Violators may face a fine of up to $500.
A detailed list of activities allowed and prohibited during a burn ban is available on the Texas Commissioner on Environmental Quality website.
