Fall Wildfire Season in Virginia
October 15 - November 30
Spring Fire Season and the 4 p.m. Burn Law
The Commonwealth's 4 p.m. Burning Law goes into effect Feb. 15 - the start of spring fire season in Virginia.
This law prohibits burning before 4 p.m. each day (Feb. 15 - April 30) if the fire is in, or within 300 feet of, woodland, brushland or fields containing dry grass or other flammable materials.
A violation of this law is a Class 3 misdemeanor punishable by up to a $500 fine. In addition to the criminal violation, those who allow a fire to escape are liable for the cost of suppressing the fire as well as any damage caused to others’ property.
Read our Frequently Asked Questions: Can I Burn? to learn more and help prevent forest fires.
Local Burn Restrictions
Localities with outdoor fire restrictions
- Isle of Wight County
Last modified: Tuesday, 14-Oct-2008 09:35:52 EDT