Texas Forest Service warns fire danger going even higher

KJAS
by Steve W Stewart
October 7, 2022

The Texas A&M Forest Service issued a warning on Friday that the fire danger level here in Deep East Texas is going even higher.

Jake Donellan, Texas A&M Forest Service East Texas Operations Department Head, said on Friday “Conditions are forecast to deteriorate in East Texas over the coming days, and we anticipate wildfire occurrence to increase. We need Texans to remain diligent with all outdoor activities that cause sparks. Preventing wildfires is the best way to ensure the safety of both members of the public and our firefighters.”

Here at KJAS in northeast Jasper, we’ve recorded temperatures in the low 90’s through the week and afternoon humidity levels averaging 15% to 25%.

Meanwhile, burn bans are currently active in Jasper, Sabine, Tyler, and Hardin Counties along with Beauregard Parish.

There is possibly some good news as the National Weather Service in Lake Charles says there’s a slight chance of rain on Wed, Oct 12th & Thu, Oct 14th.