The following advisory was issued by the City of Austin today:
Due to the persistent dangerous fire hazard conditions in the Central Texas area, the Austin Parks and Recreation Department is continuing the prohibition of building fires and smoking in the City’s parks system.
The ban includes the use of wood or charcoal barbecue pits, grills and smokers. Propane stoves are allowed in designated picnic areas only.
The continuation of this ban is necessary to ensure the safety of park patrons and to minimize the risk of wildfire in the department’s parks and greenbelts.
Fire hazard conditions will continue to be evaluated and the ban will be lifted when conditions allow.
(source: City of Austin)
Fire and Smoking Ban Continues for Austin Parks
