
As the weather cools, Virginians urged to keep firewood local
Crisp fall temperatures give Virginians a timely excuse to build and burn real wood fires for relaxing or heating, and quality firewood is essential.

Crisp fall temperatures give Virginians a timely excuse to build and burn real wood fires for relaxing or heating, and quality firewood is essential.

A Charlottesville man has been charged in connection with a shots fired incident at Scottsville Center on Saturday that left one person injured.

The 2021 fire season is upon us, and the Virginia Department of Forestry is urging Virginians to learn about wildfire prevention and to take precautions if they are planning to burn debris this fall.

The Virginia Department of Fire Programs State Fire Marshal’s Office stresses that Virginians increase awareness of their household smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.

Albemarle County Fire Rescue has implemented an 18-month staffing initiative to respond to the growing needs of the community while more efficiently utilizing personnel.

Career and volunteer fire rescue units from Albemarle County responded to the report of a structure fire on Secretarys Road at 3:41 a.m. Wednesday.

Augusta County authorities are investigating a report of shots fired at a house in the 100 block of Briarwood Circle in Staunton early Monday morning.

Attorney General Mark R. Herring has filed an amicus brief defending a Pennsylvania law limiting the issuance of concealed-carry licenses to people ages 21 and up.

Albemarle County Fire Rescue will be sharing safety tips on its social media accounts, highlighting the importance of smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, and what to do when you hear chirps or beeps.

A Mississippi man is in custody after an incident in Downtown Harrisonburg early Saturday morning involving a firearm.
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