County temporarily lifts burn ban

Hays County announced Friday that it temporarily lifted the county’s burn ban until further notice.

Fire authorities in Hays County will access the need for a burn ban on Nov. 12.

The county listed the following as general requirements for outdoor burning: “300 feet from any structure on adjacent properties. Smoke must not create a nuisance to neighbors or traffic. Winds less than 23mph. Burning allowed one hour after sunrise to one hour before sunset. All fires, smoke and smoldering must be completely out overnight. Must be continually supervised by a responsible adult. Must have a means to control and extinguish the fire (water hose, buckets, tanks, tractor, shovels, etc.). You may only burn natural materials (tree limbs, branches, brush, leaves, grass, etc.). You may never burn trash, garbage, construction materials, tires, rubber, plastic, hydrocarbons, fiberglass, asbestos, hazardous materials, processes materials, lumber, etc. Have a means to call 911, know your address, have your address clearly posted and have access for the Fire Department (gate unlocked, etc). Keep your burn pile small and then feed more material into it as it burns down.”

More information about outdoor burning safety can be found on the Hays County website.