Smith County Extends Burn Ban
Posted/updated on: July 20, 2011 at 12:21 pm
SMITH COUNTY — The burn ban for Smith County was extended for up to 90 days by the Smith County Commissioners Court. It was extended yesterday morning due to extremely dry conditions. The burn ban can be rescinded at any time during the 90 day period if conditions change. Since July 1, there have been 97 fires reported in Smith County.
“Many factors go into the decision-making process regarding the issuance of a burn ban. Record periods of heat have made conditions dangerous for outdoor burning and there is little chance for rain in the near future,” Smith County Fire Marshal Jim Seaton said.
Unusually high temperatures, lack of rainfall and low moisture levels have contributed to the need for a ban to be issued.
