ABILENE, Texas — The Abilene Fire Department said Tuesday the excessive temperatures this summer, coupled with a lack of precipitation, have created ideal conditions for grass fires to initiate and quickly grow into large events.
To minimize the potential for hazardous fires, the AFD said it will strictly enforce the Abilene Fire Code, Section 307, as it relates to outdoor illegal burning.
Fire Marshal’s Office staff will ticket anyone participating in illegal burning within Abilene city limits.
Outdoor cooking fires are still permitted, as long as they are contained and monitored.
A burn ban remains in effect for Taylor County.
