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is left unattended.

2. Reasonable care and precaution must be taken prior to any open burning.

3. Any time a fire escapes into woodlands or brushlands as a result of carelessness, negligence or by intention, the person responsible is liable for expenses of suppressing the fire.

While these state laws may seem complicated, they have a purpose since the vast majority of forest fires are caused by man, Jenkins noted.

For additional information on forest fire laws, contact Jenkins at 987-8837, or Rappahannock County Forester William Vemam at 703-347-7989.

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