A burn ban for unincorporated Comal County goes into effect at 6 a.m. Friday.
County Fire Marshal Kory Klabunde today in Commissioners Court said the Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KBDI) is increasing at a rate of several points per day and will reach 500 points in the very near future.
“Along with that, we have a cold front coming in that’s going to have higher wind speeds and low humidity, so it’s creating more of a fire danger for us,” he said.
The burn ban is intended to prevent wildfires and protect the community.
Burn bans go into effect when the drought index reaches 500 points and are valid for 90 days. The county judge can opt to extend the burn ban or rescind it when the KBDI drops below 500 points.
Under the burn ban no outdoor burning is allowed. Brush, leaves and trash cannot be burned.
Campfires, chimineas, fire pits and bonfires of any size are prohibited.
