Seven counties in the Big Country under burn ban amid windy conditions

Editor’s note: Burn bans may change, and this information came from the Texas A&M Forest Service instantly. Please click here to email the updated burn ban

BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Seven counties in the Big Country are currently under a burn ban due to fire concerns.

Texas A&M Forest Service has reported that the following counties are currently under a burn ban:

• Nolan
• Mitchell
• Brown
• Scurry
• Fisher
• Stonewall
• Knox

Meteorologists from BigCountryHomepage.com are expressing their concerns about the danger of fire amid the windy conditions in the area.

“The U.S. Drought Monitor looks good, but we’ve got to consider fuel load and we’ve got to consider winds,” KTAB/KRBC Meteorologist Pete Beretta said.

The Texas A&M Forest Service shared tips on how to extinguish a fire:

• Never leave a campfire unattended; allow the wood to burn completely to ash if possible.
• Pour water on all embers until the hissing sounds stop.
• Stir the campfire ashes and water with a shovel.
• Scape logs to remove embers.
• Stir and make sure everything is wet and cold to the touch.