(Seguin) — The recent rains have led to the lifting of the burn ban in Guadalupe County.
Patrick Pinder, Guadalupe County Emergency Management Coordinator and Fire Marshal, says the burn ban was temporarily lifted on Saturday morning and it will remain off through Monday, January 20.
Pinder says during this temporary lifting of the burn ban — burn permits will not be required. However, he says that all burn rules will still apply. That list includes:
- Do not leave the fire unattended; If you must leave, fully extinguish the fire by dousing with water or covering with dirt
- Wind speeds must be above 6 mph and below 23 mph
- Have a water source that reaches the area of the fire
- Only burn during daylight hours
Pinder says when in doubt, contact the Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office to determine if it is safe to burn or not.