Effective immediately, there is a ban on burning throughout the territory until further notice, according to a press release issued on Friday by the Virgin Islands Fire Service.
“It is appropriate that this ban be put in place as a precaution due to the dry weather and recent increase of brush fires,” said Assistant Director of the V.I. Fire Service Daryl A. George.
If anyone should have any questions contact the Arson and Prevention Unit at 773-8050 or 774-7610.
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