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Burn bans expand with hot, dry and breezy conditions
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk Leslee Lacey , as published by KXXV (ABC 25) News
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The dry vegetation and breezy conditions have created a high threat for fires in most of Central Texas.
A burn ban expansion has been implemented in Central Texas due to hot and dry conditions. Hamilton and Leon counties are now included in the ban, in addition to several other counties in the area. The dry vegetation and breezy conditions have created a high threat for fires in most of Central Texas.
Only a few counties, including Coryell, Lampasas, and Bosque, are not currently under a burn ban. Further information on the burn ban and fire danger is available from local news sources, including KXXV News.
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Category: local Published: August 12, 2026 Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News Reading time: 1 min
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