Travis County issues immediate fall burn ban

TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- After lifting Travis County's previous burn ban Aug. 25, commissioners decided Tuesday to reissue an immediate burn ban to combat a "drastic drying period" washing over the county.Travis County Fire Marshal Tony Callaway said humidity levels have plummeted this week, paying the way for the drier climate typically found during Central Texas' fall months.IN-DEPTH: Central Texas forecast detailsWith the lower humidity levels this week, combined with increased wind spe