Monday, September 8, 2014

News Values: Proximity


Proximity. This is a example of proximity because it refers to a restriction issued on parks in our area.

Burn ban issued for Austin parks and greenbelts

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Officials have issued a burn ban for all Austin parks, greenbelts and preserves — due to dangerous fire hazard conditions in Central Texas. Tthe Austin Parks and Recreation Department is temporarily prohibiting the building of fires and smoking, effective immediately. This includes using wood or charcoal barbecue pits, grills and smokers. However, propane stoves are allowed in designated picnic areas.
The Parks and Recreation Department is working with the Austin Police Department’s Park Police and the Department’s Park Rangers to make sure people abide by the burn ban. Violations may cost between $300 and $500.
“The temporary ban is necessary to ensure the safety of park patrons, surrounding communities and in an effort to minimize the risk of a wildfire in the Department’s parks and greenbelts,” said officials in a release about the burn ban.
Meanwhile, the Department will continue evaluating fire hazard conditions and will lift the ban as soon as they improve.
http://kxan.com/2014/09/08/burn-ban-issued-for-austin-parks-and-greenbelts/

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