Dry, windy weather prevalent
The combination of dry conditions, high winds and low humidity have created a high fire danger, Fire Marshal Hershel Lee told Travis County Commissioners Court on March 5.
"Just yesterday afternoon we had a young man who [thought he] was burning safely in a barrel. A piece of trash flew out of the barrel and it burned up an RV," he said.
Travis, Hays, Caldwell and Williamson counties all had bans on outdoor burning in the counties' unincorporated areas in March. Travis County has had a burn ban since Jan. 29. The most recent ban was scheduled to expire March 27.
During a ban, outdoor cooking must be contained in grills or cooking devices, according to the fire marshal's office.
