“Official” forest fire season about to end, but fire threat does not Evan Jones April 28, 2011 1 minute read Virginia’s forest fire season officially ends on Saturday. That means as of Sunday, outdoor burning will once again be permitted before 4:00 p.m. But as News/Talk 960’s Evan Jones reports, fire officials say threat still remains. [audio:https://wfirnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/04-28-Wildfires-Wrap1-WEB.mp3|titles=04-28 Wildfires Wrap1-WEB] Share: Post navigation Previous: Regional Sustainability Summit tomorrow in DalevilleNext: Prescription drug take-back day set for Saturday Related Stories Ronald McDonald House of Southwest Virginia and other “Houses,” want to make sure people understand their mission. Gene Marrano May 22, 2026 Roanoke mayor addresses budget cuts, FLOCK surveillance technology Ian Price May 22, 2026 Vinton acquires properties damaged in 2022 fire to support revitalization efforts Web Staff May 22, 2026