Washington County officials announced April 4, 2025, they were lifting the countywide burn ban after recent rain. The ban lasted more than 3 weeks.

One adult was transported to an area hospital with minor injuries and two dogs are receiving veterinary care following a house fire in the 5400 block of Seminary Avenue this morning.

A Henrico County resident was taken to the hospital and two dogs needed medical attention after a house fire early Wednesday ...

The Washington County, Virginia Board of Supervisors voted to lift a burn ban in the county on Tuesday. The ban had been in effect for around two weeks amid dry ...

Mecklenburg County's burn ban has been lifted, but local fire safety and air quality regulations remain in effect.

While a statewide open burn ban was lifted earlier this week, Fayetteville city leaders want to remind residents that burning yard debris and trash has been prohibited in the city limits since 2011.

A group of South Carolina lawmakers will continue considering a bill that would increase penalties for illegal burning.

as part of the state’s annual burn ban aimed at protecting air quality and public health. The ban, now in effect through the end of the month, affects 16 counties, including Sedgwick County.

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Plans to extend the ban on burning heather on deep peat have been called 'deeply concerning' for upland farmers. The proposals have raised ...