PHOTOS: Controlled burn spreads, burns down sheds in Lunenburg

Mar 16, 2026 - 22:25

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PHOTOS: Controlled burn spreads, burns down sheds in Lunenburg

LUNENBURG COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- A controlled burn spread and did significant damage to multiple sheds in Lunenburg County on Sunday.

The evening of Sunday, March 15, Victoria Fire & Rescue -- as well as the Kenbridge Fire Department -- battled a fire that impacted three sheds and a wooded area.

Photos from the scene show what appears to be heavy damage to the involved sheds.

Scene of a March 15 shed fire in Lunenburg County. (Photo: Victoria Fire & Rescue)

Fire officials said that this incident began as a controlled burn that spread to the woods.

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"The burn was after 4 p.m., which is after the burn ban, but be aware of windy conditions even after 4 p.m.," Victoria Fire & Rescue said. "Please do not burn in windy conditions."

Between Feb. 15 and April 30, outdoor burning is prohibited in Virginia between midnight and 4 p.m. within 300 feet of the woods or dry grass.