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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.
under a burn ban:
BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KBRC) – 15 counties in the Big Country are currently under a burn ban as drought conditions worsen.
The Texas A&M Forest Service has reported the following counties are
- Knox
- King
- Mills
- Kent
- Throckmorton
- Fisher
- Jones
- Shackelford
- Taylor
- Callahan
- Eastland
- Coke
- Runnels
- Coleman
- Comanche
Meteorologists from BigCountryHomepage.com provided an update on the drought conditions.
“Burn bans continue to be issued, and the fire risk rises as drought conditions worsen week by week. Fire safety is critical during this time,” said KTAB Meteorologist Katalina Bell.
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
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