Williamson County Implements 90-Day Burn Ban

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TX — County commissioners approved a countywide burn ban for up to 90 days on Tuesday.

Violations of the order include the burning of any combustible materials outside of an enclosure designed to contain all flames and/or sparks. The burn ban prohibits the burning of household yard waste, such as leaves, grass, brush and other yard trimmings. It also prohibits burning to clear land of trees, stumps, shrubbery, or other natural vegetation.

Commissioners noted this order may be enforced by any duly-commissioned peace officer. It is a Class C Misdemeanor that is punishable by a fine up to $500. Williamson County Commissioners Court approved the implementation of a County Burn Ban for a period not to exceed 90 days and to authorize County Judge Dan A. Gattis to lift the ban when conditions improve.

The Williamson County burn ban comes one week after Travis County commissionersinstituted such a burn ban of their own. The burn ban for Travis County was set to expire on Sept. 20 unless otherwise indicated by the County Fire Marshal.

The Williamson County burn ban also comes less than two weeks after County Judge Dan A. Gattis lifted it amid intermittent showers earlier this month.

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