Austin issues burn ban at city parks due to dry conditions

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Even a small piece of burning charcoal can start a large brush fire—as evident by the 200-acre brush fire in Blanco County earlier this week. With that in mind, the city of Austin is temporarily banning the building of fires and grilling in all city parks, greenbelts and preserves.
The city says due to dangerous fire conditions, the use of wood or charcoal BBQ pits/grills/smokers are prohibited. However, propane stoves are allowed in designated picnic areas. Smoking i