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.

Read our Frequently Asked Questions: Can I Burn? to learn more and help prevent forest fires.

February 15 - April 30

Local Burn Restrictions

Localities with outdoor fire restrictions:

• Bland County
• Chesapeake, City of
• Hanover County
• Henrico County
• Isle of Wight County
• Loudoun County
• Lynchburg, City of
• Nelson County
• Suffolk, City of
• Wise County

Fall Wildfire Season in Virginia

October 15 - November 30

Last modified: Friday, 04-Apr-2008 19:46:10 UTC