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Posted on: March 4, 2025

[ARCHIVED] Burn Ban In Effect for Roanoke County

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(Roanoke County, VA — March 4, 2025) From the Roanoke County Fire Marshal’s Office: 

Effective March 5, 2025: Due to the forecasted strong winds for the next few days, there will be a ban on all open burning (INCLUDING RECREATIONAL FIRES) in Roanoke County through Friday, March 7. Normal operations will resume on Friday, March 7, at 4 p.m. All burn permit holders have been contacted about the ban.

Please be reminded that when the ban is lifted on Friday at 4 p.m. that the Statewide burn laws are still in effect until April 30 which limit burning to between the hours of 4 p.m. and midnight. Also, any fire larger than a recreational fire (2 ft. by the 3 ft.) in Roanoke County must have a burn permit. A permit can be obtained by calling 540-777-8732.

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