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Fire Marshal: Burn ban issued in City of Waynesboro ‘until further notice’

Crystal Graham
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The City of Waynesboro has issued an open burning ban running from 5 p.m. tonight until further notice.

The burning ban includes charcoal or wood burning grills, outdoor fire pits and camp fires, according to the Waynesboro Fire Department.

A violation may result in the issuance of a notice of violation or summons, said David Nichols, assistant fire marshal for the city.

Any questions may be directed to the City of Waynesboro Fire Department fire marshal’s office at (540) 942-6730.

Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

Crystal Abbe Graham is the regional editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, she has worked for nearly 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of Virginia Tonight, a nightly TV news show. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television.