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Patrick County declares local emergency, issues immediate burn ban amid dry conditions

Nov 18, 2025

Patrick County supervisors declared a local emergency and imposed a countywide burn ban after recent brush fires and persistent dry weather; the board asked staff to notify media and lift the ban when conditions improve.

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Patrick County supervisors voted unanimously Nov. 17 to declare a local emergency and impose a countywide burn ban effective immediately, citing recent brush fires and very dry conditions.

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