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July 12, 2024
County puts brakes on burn ban
By Jessica Nohealapa’ahi
The Bandera Prophet
Bandera County commissioners put the brakes on a burn ban for now, postponing action pending more rainfall.
As he did last month, Fire Marshal Jason Rutherford yesterday advised against implementing a countywide burn ban, citing recommendations from the Texas A&M Forest Service. According to Predictive Services, Rutherford said Bandera County is at threat level one of five.
“The numbers don’t warrant [a ban] right now,” Rutherford said.
Commissioners unanimously approved pushing back the ban, and will revisit conditions in two weeks.
As he did last month, Fire Marshal Jason Rutherford yesterday advised against implementing a countywide burn ban, citing recommendations from the Texas A&M Forest Service. According to Predictive Services, Rutherford said Bandera County is at threat level one of five.
“The numbers don’t warrant [a ban] right now,” Rutherford said.
Commissioners unanimously approved pushing back the ban, and will revisit conditions in two weeks.