Fire Danger Increasing Again In Brazos County

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For the second time this year, Brazos County commissioners are considering a burn ban.

Deputy emergency management coordinator Jason Ware reported during Tuesday’s meeting that the drought index has reached the level where wildfire intensity begins to increase significantly.

Ware says volunteer fire departments have been active dealing with fires related to farmers preparing hay pastures.

Click below for comments from Jason Ware during the October 13, 2020 Brazos County commission meeting.