(July 1, 2008)—Bans on outdoor burning went into effect Tuesday in Bell and McLennan Counties, as Texas Forest Service officials were warning of the danger of fireworks in the hot and increasingly dry conditions.
Bell County Commissioners voted Monday to institute a 30-day burn ban, which went into effect at sunrise Tuesday.
McLennan County Commissioners voted Tuesday to institute a 90-day ban, effective immediately.
Bans were already in effect in Limestone, San Saba and Williamson Counties.
Meanwhile the Forest Service is warning residents who plan to celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks to be cautious.
"It only takes a spark to start a wildfire," said Tom Spencer, the fire risk assessment coordinator for Texas Forest Service.
"Fireworks, especially aerial fireworks, can be the source of that spark,” he said.
Spencer recommends keeping fireworks away from dry grass and other flammable vegetation and to keep a bucket of water, wet towels and a garden hose handy in case a fire does start.
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