Comal County will implement a burn at 6 a.m. Friday after the Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KBDI) fell to 505 points Tuesday.
The burn ban prohibits all outdoor burning, including burn barrels, fire pits, burn rings, and campfires. Barbecue pits are allowed for cooking purposes only as long as they are off the ground and have a lid to contain all sparks and flames.
“Hopefully, we get more than just this light drizzle and can remove the burn ban completely for a while,” said Fire Marshal Kory Klabunde. “Again, please stay safe and remain with any fire you light until it is extinguished.”
KBDI measures the amount of moisture in the soil. By law, counties are required to implement a burn ban for 90 days when KBDI reaches 500 points.
Judge Sherman Krause signed off on the most recent burn ban Jan. 16 as the KBDI approached 500 points with high winds and low humidity forecasted.
Burn bans are intended to prevent wildfires and protect the community.
