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Although winter may not be over, signs of spring are apparent. The onset of such activities as gardening, “spring cleaning,” land clearing, camping, and hiking have worsened an already hazardous fire situation. Virginia has several laws which are intended to protect the timber resources, wildlife and rural homes and farmlands from the destruction caused by wildfires.
The 4 o’clock burning law is now in effect and occasionally causes some confusion. This law states that no open burning can be done within 300 feet of woodlands (or any material capable of spreading a fire to woodlands) except bet
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