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Brush Burning Law
Now In Effect
R. M. Johnson, Chief Forest Warden of Rappahannock Courv ty announces that the 4 o'clock burning law became effective Sunday, March 1, and it will last until May 15* This law states that open air fires are unlawful of within 300 feet of the woods, or inflammable material leading to woodland, except between 4 o’clock in the afternoon and 12 o’clock midnight.' This law is a forest fire prevention measure because it prohibits burning in dangerous areas during the time of day when a fire burns most rapidly. Since the spring* months, are generally hazardous, the law is seasonal, apply^ ing only during the months forest -fire danger is most* critical. Forestry personnel ask the cooperation of the public when burning in the open air. By burning during the legal hours the danger of a fire escaping is ribt as great as earlier in the day. Even when burning after 4 o’clock, the fire should be attended and completely extinguished before leaving. Burn on an afternoon when the wind is calm, and the air is moist the Forester said. This reduces the chance of blowing embers starting a fire in near by dry grass or woodland. The law. will be enforced through the aid of forest fire lookout towers, airplane patrol, and all personnel of the Virginia Division of Forestry.
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