SAFD extinguished a small grass fire near Braun and Tezel early Monday evening. Crews also made two trash fires Wednesday in the Guilbeau and Bandera vicinity between 5:00 and 8:00 pm. They made quick work of these minor incidents.
It's unknown to what extent the dry weather contributed to the fires Wednesday, but the dry ground certainly kindled Monday's. Just as last year, be mindful how easily brush and grass fires are sparked these dog days of summer: Don't toss your butts out the window. Also, avoid driving off paved surfaces since the vehicle's catalytic converter provides enough heat to ignite natural tinder.
According to a Braunridge amateur weather station there's been virtually no rain since early July. Forecast? More of the same.
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