Burn ban in Guadalupe County lifted until Jan. 20

After receiving rain over the last week, Guadalupe County has temporarily removed its burn ban until Jan. 20, according to a news release.

The background

The burn ban was first approved by the Guadalupe County Commissioner’s Court in October due to the Keetch-Byram Drought Index in Guadalupe County being 637.

According to the index, ratings ranging from 600-800 are often associated with more severe drought with increased wildfire occurrence. The rating system ranges from 0-800.

The original ban was scheduled to expire Dec. 31, but was extended through March 2 during a Dec. 17 meeting.

Looking ahead

The ban will be reevaluated Jan. 20, and a decision will be made to continue with the ban lift or to reinstate the ban.