Caution for Controlled Burns

The recent rains Fayette County and the surrounding area received have opened up a window of opportunity to burn brush that has piled up over the winter months. However, caution is still urged. "The rains have made it safe to burn- for the time being- and there are a number of county residents who have brush piles that need to go. It is important to consider a few things before starting a burn and during it," said Drew Brossmann, Precinct 4 commissioner and assistant fire chief for Schulenburg Volunteer Fire Department.
"The first thing is to notify the Fayette County Sheriff's Office Communication center at 979-968-5856, that you intend to burn, when you intend to burn and the address." Keep an eye on kids and animals and don't leave the fire burning without supervision.