Hays County has taken steps to mitigate the risk of wildfires by reinstating a burn ban. This ban prohibits outdoor burning in the area. The decision to reinstate the burn ban is aimed at reducing the risk of wildfires.
Officials have made this move in an effort to protect the community. Further details about the burn ban can be found through local news sources, such as CBS Austin, which reported on the reinstatement of the ban in Hays County.
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Hays County has reinstated a burn ban prohibiting outdoor burning as officials work to reduce the risk of wildfires.
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