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 Roanoke under tornado watch as severe storms, 40-degree temperature drop loom Ian Price March 16, 2026 0 Roanoke College and Korean Embassy to unveil new Kim Kyusik Center for Korean Studies Clark Palmer March 13, 2026 0 Virginia Tech Men’s Basketball Team declines invite to NIT Clark Palmer March 13, 2026 0