Fire warning for Floyd County

From the Office of Floyd Co VA Emergency Management: Due to the extreme dry conditions and the effects high temperatures have on our firefighters’ health, we are issuing a fire warning.

Floyd County urges citizens not to do open burning until we receive some significant rainfall. If you must burn, please call our non-emergency line at 540-745-9334, advise them of your burn, and leave your contact information and address.
Safety Guidelines for Burning:

• Never leave a burn pile unattended.
• Have shovels or rakes on hand to control the fire if it spreads.
• Perform controlled burns after 4:00 PM due to lower winds.
• Do not add to the pile after 12:00 AM.

This is NOT a fire ban, but we recommend waiting to burn if possible.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.