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Waynesboro: Dry conditions warrant ban on open burning through weekend

Crystal Graham
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The City of Waynesboro has issued a ban on open burning through Saturday, March 23, at 4 p.m.

With the ongoing dry and windy conditions in the Central Shenandoah Valley, open burning is prohibited within the City of Waynesboro.

The ban includes any cooking fires with an open flame such as wood burning grills, outdoor fire pits and camp fires.

Enclosed charcoal grills, gas grills, and pellet stoves are exempt from this ban.

A violation may result in the issuance of a notice of violation or summons.

Any questions may be directed to the Waynesboro Fire Department Fire Marshal’s Office at (540) 942-6730.

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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 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, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]

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