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As of the first of March, the 4 p.m. burning law went into effect and will be in effect until May 15.
During this time of the year, the increasing winds and warmer temperatures, combined with the lack of green vegetation in the fields and woods, cause the conditions that make forest fires very easy to start.
This law states, “It shall be unlawful for any person to set fire to, or to procure another to set fire to, any brush, leaves, grass, debris, or field containing dry grass or other inflammable material capable of spreading fire, located in or within 300 feet of any woodland, brushland, or field containing dry grass or other inflammable material, except between the hours of 4 p.m. and midnight.”
Remember, even though you wait until 4 p.m. to light the fire and take all possible precautions, you are still responsible and liable for it if it should escape. There are other fire laws in effect all year that need to be observed.
In the event of an escaped fire, call the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office at 675-3331.
For information about fire laws contact the Department of Forestry at 703-948-5341.
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