RUSTBURG, VA - Campbell County Department of Public Safety has banned all outdoor burning, both public and commercial on Friday, November 10, 2023. Recent dry weather has caused drought conditions that will allow fire intensity to significantly increase. Fire readily burns in all directions exposing mineral soils in some locations. Larger fuels may burn or smolder for several days creating possible smoke and control problems.
This burn ban will remain in effect until conditions improve and it is determined the extreme fire danger has decreased.
In addition, local officials request that citizens refrain from calling 9-1-1 unless in direct danger from an active fire approaching their property, or to report an individual in violation of the burn ban.
For those with questions pertaining to the burn ban, please contact Randall Johnson, Public Safety Deputy Director-Fire Marshal, at (434) 332-9540.
Please continue to visit www.campbellcountyva.gov, or stay tuned to the Campbell County Department of Public Safety's social media for continued updates relating to the burn ban.