RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia's statewide burning law takes effect on Saturday, prohibiting outdoor burning between midnight and 4 p.m. throughout the spring fire season.
The law, effective from Feb. 15 through April 30, applies to debris burning, campfires, and open-air charcoal grills within 300 feet of woods or dry grass. Violation of the law is a Class-3 misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $500.
This law does not apply to charcoal or gas-fired barbecue grills. Some exceptions to the law are made for campfires at Virginia State Parks.
To learn more about Virginia’s 4 p.m. burning law and fire prevention, visit the Virginia Department of Forestry's website.
Spring Fire Season Tips from VDOF
- The 4 p.m. burn law applies to any fires not contained within a fireproof device (e.g., campfires, brush piles, bonfires, warming fires, etc.)
- Burning is allowed between 4 p.m. and midnight if proper precautions are taken
- No fire may be started, and no fuels can be added to a fire after midnight
- Avoid burning during dry and windy conditions
- Fires should never be left unattended
- Have a shovel, rake, and a charged hose on hand to control the fire
- Call 911 immediately if a fire escapes your control
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