This ban is effective beginning at 9:00AM on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 and will remain in effect until the area receives a significant amount of rainfall that decreases fire risk, at which time the ban shall be lifted. A violation of this ban is a Class 1 misdemeanor punishable by confinement of up to 12 months in jail and/or up to a $2500 fine.
For further information please contact: J. Mason, Fire Marshal of Franklin County - Phone: (540) 483-3091 Ext: 2153 or Email: Jay.Mason@FranklinCountyVA.gov
