There is a burn ban in effect for the some unincorporated parts of Harris County. Be careful out there! 🔥
A burn ban prohibits unincorporated Harris County residents from most fire-related outdoor activities.Without a break in the excessively hot temperatures and dry conditions, Harris County Commissioners Court voted to place the unincorporated parts of the county under a burn ban effective immediately on Tuesday afternoon.
Brandi Dumas, communications manager at the Harris County Fire Marshal's Office, said residents should be careful while grilling, mowing the lawn or smoking cigarettes and prepare for a fire by ensuring nothing combustible is near their houses. Dumas also suggested that residents have an escape plan from their homes, with two ways out and a central meeting place for family members outside if a fire breaks out.
The Texas Forest Service measures the chance of a forest fire using the Keetch-Bryam Drought Index scale, based on daily water balance, where the drought factor is weighed with precipitation and soil moisture.
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