“Official” forest fire season about to end, but fire threat does not Evan Jones April 28, 2011 1 min 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 1 min read Huddle Up Moms co-founder honored as Social Entrepreneur of the Year by JA Gene Marrano November 6, 2025 1 min read United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge launches Emergency Relief Fund campaign Gene Marrano November 6, 2025 1 min read Two plays open this weekend; RSO with Beethoven at Jeff Center, artist receptions and the Blue Ridge Potter’s Guild show and sale Gene Marrano November 5, 2025