County of Ablemarle issued the following announcement on June 16
As the summer approaches and more of us are getting outside, ACFR wants to remind Albemarle County residents that following burn rules and requirements are necessary to avoid any type of emergency situation.
Tune in to our social media pages this summer to learn more!
Open Burning
The County of Albemarle, in an effort to achieve and maintain such levels of air quality as to protect human health, welfare, and the safety of its residents, has regulated open air burning within the county.
What is open air burning? The burning of any matter in such a manner that the products resulting from combustion are emitted directly into the atmosphere without passing through a stack, duct, or chimney.
Open Burning Map & Guidelines
In the coming weeks, ACFR will post safety tips and reminders specifically related to burning rules and regulations in Albemarle County on our social media pages. Today, we want to remind everyone that burning trash is illegal in Albemarle County, and aside from being dangerous, burning trash in Albemarle County is a class 1 misdemeanor, and could result in up to a $2,500 fine and a one year jail sentence.
