Spring Fire Season and the 4 p.m. Burn Law
The Commonwealth's 4 p.m. Burning Law goes into effect Feb. 15 - the start of spring fire season in Virginia.
This law prohibits burning before 4 p.m. each day (Feb. 15 - April 30) if the fire is in, or within 300 feet of, woodland, brushland or fields containing dry grass or other flammable materials.
A violation of this law is a Class 3 misdemeanor punishable by up to a $500 fine. In addition to the criminal violation, those who allow a fire to escape are liable for the cost of suppressing the fire as well as any damage caused to others’ property.
Fall Wildfire Season in Virginia
October 15 - November 30
Read our Frequently Asked Questions: Can I Burn? to learn more and help prevent forest fires.
Local Burn Restrictions
- Burn Restrictions and Bans for Roanoke County
Shenandoah Nat'l Park Firewood Ban Beginning 2010
Beginning March 2010 Shenandoah National Park will ban outside firewood to be brought in. Shenandoah National Park will institute an outside firewood ban in an attempt to slow the spread of the Emerald Ash Borer. The small beetle is responsible for the deaths of tens of millions of ash trees.
Localities with outdoor fire restrictions
- Isle of Wight County
Last modified: Wednesday, 18-Nov-2009 08:55:28 EST