Montgomery County to lift burn ban after recent rainfall

MONTGOMERY Co., Va. (WSET) -- According to city officials, Montgomery County is lifting the open-air burn ban that was issued on Sept. 23 on Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 12 p.m.

The recent steady, saturating rainfall led to the lifting of the open-air burn ban.

Pittsylvania County and Danville have also lifted the burn ban.

If you have questions or concerns related to the lifting of the open-air burn ban, contact Emergency Services Coordinator Neal Turner at turnerkn@montgomerycountyva.gov or your local fire department.