VDOF issues warning about ashes Timothy Martin November 14, 2012 1 minute read The Virginia Department of Forestry says hot ashes from fireplaces and wood stoves caused several wildland fires across Virginia this past weekend. WFIR’s Timothy Martin has more on how to safely dispose of those ashes. Share: Post navigation Previous: Police hope photos, video lead them to melee shooting suspectsNext: Another I-81 detour tonight, but another step forward when it ends Related Stories SupNoke launches as free Roanoke Valley event hub Ian Price March 19, 2026 0 New Roanoke coffee truck excited to be part of community that supports small business Clark Palmer March 19, 2026 0 FDA Approves new Kidney Stone Treatment out of Virginia Tech Emma Thomas March 19, 2026 0