WATCH: Chesterfield firefighters battle brush fire as Virginia sees increased fire risk
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Chesterfield County firefighters are urging Virginia residents to be especially aware of Wednesday's increased fire risk after they battled a brush fire this afternoon. The Virginia Department of Forestry has issued a high fire danger warning for Tuesday, Jan. 28, and Wednesday, Jan. 29. Virginians are encouraged to avoid outdoor burning due to gusty winds, low humidity and warming temperatures, which have all made it easier for fires to spread. A brush fire in Chesterfield provided a tangible example of why these conditions are concerning. On Wednesday afternoon, firefighters with Chesterfield County Fire and EMS were called to a brush fire on Hull Street Road. According to fire officials, it started in a piece of equipment and then spread, burning through some mulch. (Video: Chesterfield County Fire and EMS) "You can see the wind carrying the smoke," fire officials said on Facebook, where the above video was shared. "The fire was quickly put out, but firefighters remain on scene due to the windy conditions." Suspect arrested months after 17-year-old killed in Richmond shooting Chesterfield Fire reiterated the Department of Forestry's warnings about outdoor burning, adding that you should make sure to dispose of things like cigarette butts safely.
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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Chesterfield County firefighters are urging Virginia residents to be especially aware of Wednesday's increased fire risk after they battled a brush fire this afternoon.
The Virginia Department of Forestry has issued a high fire danger warning for Tuesday, Jan. 28, and Wednesday, Jan. 29. Virginians are encouraged to avoid outdoor burning due to gusty winds, low humidity and warming temperatures, which have all made it easier for fires to spread.
A brush fire in Chesterfield provided a tangible example of why these conditions are concerning.
On Wednesday afternoon, firefighters with Chesterfield County Fire and EMS were called to a brush fire on Hull Street Road. According to fire officials, it started in a piece of equipment and then spread, burning through some mulch.
(Video: Chesterfield County Fire and EMS)
"You can see the wind carrying the smoke," fire officials said on Facebook, where the above video was shared. "The fire was quickly put out, but firefighters remain on scene due to the windy conditions."
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Chesterfield Fire reiterated the Department of Forestry's warnings about outdoor burning, adding that you should make sure to dispose of things like cigarette butts safely.
