Can I burn today in Louisa County?
Virginia's 4 PM Burning Law, today's weather alerts and the state fire danger rating in one place, with where each one comes from. Always check for a county burn ban as well.
Right now in Louisa County
YesYes, if Louisa County has no burn ban
This is what Virginia law, the National Weather Service and the Virginia Department of Forestry say. It cannot see a Louisa County burn ban, which can be declared at any time of year. Call before you burn.
Why
YesVirginia's 4 PM Burning Law is not in effect today
It runs February 15 through April 30 each year. Outside those dates the seasonal hours do not apply, but a county burn ban and the duty to keep a fire from spreading still do.
Source: Va. Code § 10.1-1142 (Virginia Department of Forestry) (opens in a new tab)
YesNo weather alerts for Louisa County
No Red Flag Warning, Fire Weather Watch or other National Weather Service alert is active for Louisa County.
Source: National Weather Service (opens in a new tab) · updated Tue, Oct 20, 7:00 PM EDT
YesFire danger today: Class 1, Low
Fires that start are likely to spread slowly. Wakefield area, the one Louisa County uses. Tomorrow: Class 1, Low.
Source: Virginia Department of Forestry (opens in a new tab) · updated Tue, Oct 20, 8:51 AM EDT
Is there a burn ban today? Call and ask
Louisa County Fire & EMS decides county burn bans and can tell you whether one is in force. BVFD does not issue burn permits, but we would rather answer the question than respond to the fire.
Read the county's rules: Louisa County Fire & EMS: Burning Law (opens in a new tab). More on safe burning: Outdoor burning and burn bans.
Last updated Tue, Oct 20, 7:36 PM EDT. Weather alerts are refreshed every 15 minutes and the fire danger rating every 30 minutes. In an emergency, call 911.
Planning ahead? Check a date
The 4 PM Burning Law applies from February 15 through April 30. Pick a date to see whether it applies.
Virginia's 4 PM Burning Law (February 15 – April 30) bans open burning before 4 p.m. within 300 feet of woodland, brushland or fields with dry grass. Counties can declare bans at any time and local ordinances may be stricter: check with Louisa County and the Virginia Department of Forestry before burning.
Free tool by Bumpass Volunteer Fire Department