Outdoor burning discouraged in Virginia
12/11/2023 11:49:09 PM
CATEGORIES:
Fire
Relief, Response & Restrictions
AFFECTED AREAS:
Virginia
Start Date: 12/8/2023
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Despite the fall fire season being at an end in Virginia, the fire risk remained high, due to continuing drought. Whether or not fire restrictions are in effect for an area, the Director of Fire and Emergency Response for the Virginia Department of Forestry urged the public to delay all outdoor burning until drought eases.
WCAV-TV (Charlottesville, Va.), Dec 8, 2023
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