Avoid outdoor burning: Fire danger high in Virginia

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Fire danger is high in Virginia on Tuesday, with these conditions expected to continue into Wednesday. On Tuesday, Jan. 28, the Virginia Department of Forestry advised that gusty winds, low humidity and warming temperatures have all created a heightened level of fire danger in the Commonwealth. The department said Virginians should avoid outdoor burning at this time, as these factors dry things out and make it easier for fires to escape containment, such as a fire pit. 8News does a Mad Science experiment with dry ice, slime and more These conditions are expected to continue through Wednesday, Jan. 29.

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Fire danger is high in Virginia on Tuesday, with these conditions expected to continue into Wednesday.

On Tuesday, Jan. 28, the Virginia Department of Forestry advised that gusty winds, low humidity and warming temperatures have all created a heightened level of fire danger in the Commonwealth.

The department said Virginians should avoid outdoor burning at this time, as these factors dry things out and make it easier for fires to escape containment, such as a fire pit.

8News does a Mad Science experiment with dry ice, slime and more

These conditions are expected to continue through Wednesday, Jan. 29.