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Board votes to rescind Smyth County burn ban after improved conditions
Summary
Citing improved precipitation and advice from public-safety leaders, the board adopted a resolution rescinding the April 16 local emergency and burn ban effective immediately; staff will file notice with the governor as required by state code.
Staff read a resolution rescinding the burn ban and local-emergency declaration originally declared April 16, 2026, noting recent precipitation and consultation with public-safety leaders and the Virginia Department of Forestry. The resolution rescinded the director of emergency management's local-emergency declaration and authorized county administration to notify the governor's office.
A supervisor moved to revoke the burn ban effective immediately based on staff recommendation and current conditions; the board adopted the resolution unanimously. Staff noted this action followed the public-safety advisory committee recommendation and reflected a lower fire risk in the near-term forecasts.
