Burn ban

This weekend, there’s a small chance of rain finally returning, which firefighters are hoping for, as it’s becoming dangerously dry out there. A burn ban was imposed Thursday. The county needs about five inches of slow, steady rain to be safe from wildfire. The El Campo Volunteer Fire Department is praying for the forecasted rain. County residents have been cautious, but a small grass fire caused by a passing vehicle Monday serves as a reminder of the ongoing danger this summer.