Isloated showers are not enough to end drought conditions in the Rio Grande Valley and the rest of the Lone Star State.
The Cameron County Commissioner's Court voted on Thursday to extend the county's outdoor burn ban.
Effective between Monday, September 19, 2011 and Tuesday, October 18, 2011, the order prohibits all outdoor burning of any ground debris.
Residents are instructed not to burn leaves, grass, brush, or any other material during this time period.
As always, household trash, wood, construction material, chemicals, wiring, etc. should never be burned regardless of a burn ban; these items should be properly disposed.
The Cameron County Fire Marshal Service will refrain from issuing outdoor burn permits during this time.
Failure to comply with this order may be cause for enforcement action imposed against violators.
Persons caught burning during a burn ban may be charged with a Class C misdemeanor and fined up to $500 dollars.
The starter of an illegal fire could be held civilly liable for property damages caused by an out-of-control fire.
Questions in reference to the outdoor burn ban may be made to the Cameron County Judge’s Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management and Fire Marshal Service (956) 547-7000.
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