VIRGINIA BURN LAW
This is a reminder that Virginia’s 4:00 PM Burn Law goes into effect February 15th. The 4 PM ban comes into effect each spring during period of extreme fire danger. The 4 PM ban remains in effect until April 30th. Burning debris continues to be the leading cause of forest fires in the Commonwealth. The information below pertains specifically to the burn law:
• No burning until after 4:00 PM. This goes into effect February 15th and ends April 30th. • Burning shall not be within 300 feet of woodland, brush-land or fields containing dry grass or any other flammable material. • Do not leave fires unattended. • This law applies to campfires, brush piles, stumps, fires in a ditch line or any open flame source that could produce fire spread. • No new fires can be set or additional fuel (brush, leaves etc) added after midnight. This law comes with a penalty up to $500, plus payment for any court fees and fire suppression costs associated with their extinguishment efforts.
Here are some Safety Tips 1. Contact the 911 center any time you host a control burn. The non-emergency phone number is 672-1234 2. Clear the area around where you are burning of any debris that could ignite. 3. Have water or a water source available and hand tools (shovels & rakes) available in case it tries to spread 4. Keep a phone close in case you need to dial 911 or call for help 5. Burn on days when the wind is calm. Keep a close eye on the weather before you burn in the evenings. 6. Burn only between 4:00 PM and midnight 7. Stay with the fire until it is completely out. THE 4 PM BURN LAW IS EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 15TH THRU APRIL 30TH |