Effective November 7, 2023, at 8 am, Albemarle County Fire Rescue (ACFR) has issued a countywide burn advisory. This decision follows increased drought conditions in our area and potential impacts from the wildfire currently burning in Madison County. 

During this burn advisory, residents are advised to exercise caution when doing any outdoor burning and to comply with County burn regulations. According to the National Integrated Drought Information System, most of Albemarle is in a “Moderate Drought,” with rain not forecasted until the end of the week. If you can, please wait until conditions change for any open air burning on your property. 

Our community’s safety is paramount. We will continue to work with the Department of Forestry to monitor conditions and will adjust our status as necessary. Rest assured that we remain vigilant and ready to act swiftly if conditions change. 

No matter the time of year or fire risk level, please remember these important safety precautions while conducting an open air burn:  

• It's never okay to burn trash. 
• Don't add gasoline, lighter fluid, diesel, or the like to your fire. 
• Don’t leave a fire burning alone.  
• Do not leave children or pets alone with open flames.  
• Always have on hand at least one of these: 
• A hose 
• A bucket of water 
• A shovel with dirt or sand