AUSTIN, Texas — Austin's Parks and Recreation Department has issued "parks burning restrictions" due to the dangerous fire conditions across Central Texas.
These restrictions went into effect on Thursday and prohibit the building of fires and grilling in all the City of Austin parks, greenbelts and preserves. This includes the use of wood or charcoal BBQ pits, grills and smokers. However, propane stoves will still be allowed in specific picnic areas.
Park rangers say these restrictions are to help minimize the wildfire risk. Anyone who violates the restrictions will be fined between $300 and $500.
Fire conditions will be evaluated and if Austin Parks and Recreation deem conditions are safe, it will lift the burning restrictions.
For more information about wildfires, visit the City of Austin's website.