County Leaders Urge Caution When Burning

The recent rains Fayette County and the surrounding area received have opened up a window of opportunity to burn brush that has piled up over the winter months. However, County leaders urge caution when burning..

“The rains have made it safe to burn – for the time being – and I know there are a number of county residents who have brush piles that need to go. It is important to consider a few things before starting a burn and during it,” said Drew Brossmann, Precinct 4 commissioner and assistant fire chief for Schulenburg Volunteer Fire Department.

“The first thing is to notify the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office Communication center at (979) 968-5856 that you intend to burn, when you intend to burn and the address. It helps out the volunteer fire departments immensely when dispatch is notified about a controlled burn,” he said. “Use common sense – if the wind is blowing or gusting, it’s probably not the best time to burn. Make sure the area around the burn is clear of debris or anything that could cause the fire to get out of control. Keep an eye on kids and animals and don’t leave the fire burning without supervision. Make sure there is suppression water on site and that the fire is completely out when the brush is gone,” Brossmann said.