The Hays County Commissioners Court voted today, Tuesday, to let the current county burn ban expire today, with the ban to be reinstated on Monday, March 16.
Mike Jones, Hays County Emergency Services Director, who said he had consulted with fire chiefs throughout the county, recommended lifting the ban until March 16, when it would be reinstated. Jones noted that although recent rainfall levels for the past week have not reached the forecasted totals, “We do expect some moisture tomorrow.”
Precinct 1 Commissioner Debbie Gonzales Ingalsbe voted for temporarily lifting the ban to allow Hays residents several days to burn what they have been accumulating during the current ban. “I think it’s great. I know there’s a lot of folks reaching out, and it will give them a short window of opportunity,” she said.
“We have a chance to clean up our acreage and prevent future fires because of all of the debris sitting on the ground,” said Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra.
