“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] About the Author Evan Jones Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Regional Sustainability Summit tomorrow in DalevilleNext: Prescription drug take-back day set for Saturday Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025