There is a reason Texas has a burn ban

From KXAN, February 27, 2009...

Grass in Central Texas is already dry and with no rain in the forecast this week, the danger remains high. With windy conditions expected Friday afternoon, more fires could certainly start up, just like a fire near Llano Thursday in Pontotoc, TX.

Volunteer firefighters responded quickly late Thursday and are still monitoring the flames as of Friday afternoon. No homes were destroyed though and the volunteer firefighters say they don't know what caused the blaze.

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Red Flag Warning: Central Texas fire danger

From KEYE, December 27, 2008...

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Central Texas until 6:00 p.m.A Red Flag Warning means conditions are favorable for a fire to become out of control and with high and gusty winds can spread easily.

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Forest officials warn fire danger expected to continue

From KVUE, December 3, 2008...

A series of brush and grass fires throughout Central Texas on Tuesday has the Texas Forest Service warning that it may only be the beginning.

"We had a very bad fire season that winter between '05 and '06 and the trend is identical -- almost identical to what we were seeing in '05," said Lexie Maxwell, Texas Forest Service.

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Brushfire threatening structures, roads

From KXAN, December 3, 2008...

A brush fire that was burning on Tuesday afternoon is under control. Travis County Fire and Rescue chief Ken Bailey said it took crews an hour to contain it. Two sheds and about 20 acres were charred in the brush fire, but no one was hurt and no homes were lost.

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