Brush Fire Found to be Controlled Burn

by Assistant Chief Chris Heptinstall

3/31/2010

Company 2 was dispatched for a report of a brush fire in the 2300 block of Feather Road. Engine 2 responded with a crew of 4. Engine 2 found a haze of smoke in the area upon arrival. Assistant Chief 2 established Feather command. The source of the smoke was coming from a small wood fire that was confined to barrel. Due to the amount of calls and smoke created by the fire, the homeowner was asked to extinguish it so it did not cause a further nuisance to the area.

We would like to remind everyone that the statewide burn ban is in effect. Any controlled burning is prohibited before 4pm and within 300 yards of woodland, brush land, fields of dry grass, or any other flammable material. Also please remember that in Roanoke County a permit is also required. Please check out the following links below for more information.

Virginia Department of Forestry

Open Burning-Roanoke County

Units responding from 2: Engine 2

Other units responding: Medic 23 (Vinton Fire & EMS/Roanoke County) and Rescue 21 (Vinton Rescue)