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that fire. The Virginia Department of Forestry has spent more than $580,000 fighting wildfires this year.
“We are most grateful to the citizens of Virginia who obeyed the bum ban. Their support for the past 27 days likely saved fives and property,” said John Miller, VDOF director of resource protection.
“We know it was a hardship for many landowners, campers, hunters, scout troops, festival-goers and others who rely on open-air fires each fall,” Garrison added. “We very much appreciate their understanding and cooperation during the statewide bum ban.”
Tips on how to reduce the danger of an open-air fire escaping may be found at www.dofvirginia.gov.
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