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ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY, Va. – Rockbridge County is joining the growing list of cities and counties that have a burn ban in place.
The county enacted the open-air burn ban on Oct. 11.
A violation of the burn ban is punishable as a Class 1 misdemeanor, which, if convicted could land the perpetrator up to a year in jail and/or a fine of up to $2,500.
Here is a list of all cities and counties currently under a burn ban:
Amherst County
Botetourt County
Henry County
Floyd County
Radford
Rocky Mount
Danville
Wythe County
Patrick County
Montgomery County
Pittsylvania County
Franklin County
Bland County
Giles County
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