Halloween Fires PSA

Setting fires on Halloween is not a prank. It is a very serious act that endangers peoples’ homes, their lives, and it costs your community.

The message is simple—“Setting fires is a criminal act.” Once the fire has been set, the fire takes control. Your neighbors and their property may not have been the intended target, but they might end up being the victims.

Even with the recent rain, our forests are very dry and fires can spread rapidly. Setting fires around Halloween has been common. You may think it is just a prank or a game. It’s not! It is a crime against your neighbors.

Fire starters can be held liable for the full amount of all expenses incurred in fighting the wildfire.

This message has been sponsored by the Virginia Department of Forestry and the U.S. Forest Service.

Last modified: Friday, 07-Mar-2008 20:56:21 UTC