🔥 Burn Law Advisory for Spring Fire Season 2025
The 4 PM Burning Law is in effect from February 15 to April 30. This law prohibits open-air burning before 4 PM during this time.
What is prohibited?
-Burning before 4 PM
-Burning within 300 feet of woodland, brushland, or fields with dry grass
-Leaving fires unattended within 150 feet of woodland, brushland, or fields with dry grass
-Starting new fires, adding fuel, or rekindling fires after midnight
What is permitted?
-Burning between 4 PM and midnight with proper precautions
-Burning yard debris, leaves, trees, brush, and garden trimmings
What are the penalties?
-A fine of up to $500
-Payment of court costs and fire suppression costs if the fire escapes
If you plan to do a controlled burn, please call the Scott County Non-Emergency number and let them know your name and the location of the controlled burn
🚨 276-386-9111 🚨
To learn more about the Virginia Burn Ban Laws, please check out this link below.
https://ow.ly/8JlV50V0a7P