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Written by Stephen R. Farris
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Friday, 11 July 2008 |
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Navarro County Judge H.M. Davenport re-instated the Burn Ban on Monday, July 7, 2008, until further notice, due to the decreased amount of rain to the area coupled with hot and dry temperatures climbing into the upper 90’s. In the emergency order that was issued, Davenport felt the conditions were ideal at the present time, especially with an increase of grass fires over the last several weeks that Navarro County now falls under the imminent threat of disaster from wildfires. The ban effects all rural areas located inside the county. Violations of this order may be prosecuted in accordance with the statues and procedures governing misdemeanors in accordance with the local government code. In accordance with the local government code, a person who knowingly or intentionally violates this order commits a Class C Misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of up to $500.
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