The order previously expired on Jan. 27, but Bexar County is experiencing “above normal dry conditions which exacerbate severe brush fire conditions.”
BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — A burn ban order has been reinstated after being approved by Bexar County Commissioners Court.
The order previously expired on Jan. 27. Bexar County is experiencing “above normal dry conditions which exacerbate severe brush fire conditions throughout Bexar County.” This has caused a continuation of outdoor burning restrictions.
“The State of Texas allows for a burn ban order to be adopted upon the expiration of the previous order and with a lifespan of no more than 90 days,” a Bexar County representative said in a release.
Residents in unincorporated Bexar County are allowed to burn domestic waste material in a “burn barrel device” with metal wire mesh screens to prevent spread of sparks. This is the only exception that allows domestic burning.
A violation of the burn ban is a class C misdemeanor, and violators could face a fine of up to $500.
Residents are asked to prevent the spread of brush fires by adhering to the following:
- Don’t drive or park vehicles over tall dry grass or brush. Hot car undercarriage in contact with dry grass or brush can start a fire.
- Never dispose of cigarettes on the ground or toss them out of a moving vehicle.
- If welding, cutting, or grinding is being performed outdoors, please inspect the work area to be at least 25 feet clear from any vegetation.