Williamson County issues county-wide burn ban

50 acres burnt near Parmer Lane: an overview shot shows an area in Cedar Park impacted by the Parmer Lane fire in August 2023. [Sun archive photo]
50 acres burnt near Parmer Lane: an overview shot shows an area in Cedar Park impacted by the Parmer Lane fire in August 2023. [Sun archive photo]

The Williamson County Commissioners Court issued a county-wide burn ban effective 10:18 a.m. on Tuesday, March 25, for a period not to exceed 90 days due to severe drought conditions. 

These conditions include above-average heat, low humidity, low fuel moisture, and high winds. If outdoor burning occurs, these conditions can create dangerous wildfires. The commissioners court or the new county…