Henrico County issues immediate burn ban

Henrico County has issued an immediate burn ban prohibiting all open-air burning as hot, dry weather conditions create a high fire danger across Central Virginia.

The temporary ban, announced by the Henrico County Division of Fire, prohibits open-air burning of yard waste, agricultural burns, and recreational fires like fire pits effective immediately.

"This temporary ban remains in effect for the foreseeable future, as the current weather forecast shows our area will remain in a stretch of 90 degree days with little to no rain," said Assistant Chief and Fire Marshal Scott Sutton. "These conditions make it ripe for increased fire danger due to the extremely dry conditions."

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