The County of Rockbridge has issued a County Wide Burn Ban EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY as announced by Emergency Services Coordinator Robert Foresman Thursday afaternoon, April 12th. NO open air fires are permitted until further notice.

In addition, The George Washington and Jefferson National Forests have issued closure orders, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, for areas surrounding the Easter Complex Wildfires. Maps and locations can be found at the Forest Website http://prdp2fs.ess.usda.gov/detail/gwj/news-events/?cid=STELPRDB5363131.