Patrick County declares local emergency due to extreme dry weather conditions
Burning ban in effect as drought raises wildfire risk
10 News Digital Team
Patrick County has declared a local emergency due to extreme dry weather conditions. Officials say a burning ban is also effective immediately. (Canva)
PATRICK COUNTY, Va. – Patrick County has declared a local emergency due to extreme dry weather conditions. Officials say a burning ban is also effective immediately.
“Experience has shown that suspending open-air burning is an effective way to prevent fire from escaping and allows a quick fire agency response,“ Patrick County officials said.
”Not all fires can be prevented, but with an open-air burning ban, the number of woodland and brush fires will greatly reduce.”
The ban on open-air burning applies to public and private property and will remain in effect until further notice.
