Outdoor Burning

Outdoor burning can be a helpful tool but can be dangerous. Escaped fires can cause loss of property including homes, or even life. Follow advice from all local resources, including Amherst County Fire and , The Virginia Department of Forestry, and many more. Use the information below for educational tools.

In Amherst County the Virginia 4 PM Burn Law is in effect.

February 15th to April 30th

For more information, contact Amherst County Public Safety at (434) 946-9307, the Amherst Fire Department at (434) 946-7915, or the Virginia Department of Forestry at (434) 977-6555. 

For General wildfire preparation, prevention, or fire laws, please visit the Virginia Department of Forestry Website with the links below.