Remember that the 4 PM burn law is now in effect

Burn after 4 p.m. (State Law February 15 through April 30 of each year). The law applies to campfires, warming fires, brush piles, household trash, stumps, fields of broomstraw and brush or anything capable of spreading fire. The law provides for a penalty of up to $500, plus payment of court costs and fire suppression costs if the fire escapes. Read more about the 4 p.m. Burn Law from the Code of Virginia. 

 

Remember when burning to have a shovel or garden hose to control the fire and fully extinguish it, never leave a fire unattended

 

Unlike house fires, grass/forest fires spread quickly and affect large amounts of property not just one home. The actions of just one person could have devastating effects for their friends and neighbors.

 

If you have any questions or concerns contact us at

Monetafire@aol.com or call us at (540) 297-7281