What’s News Today: wildfire season, restaurant week
Here’s a look at some of the stories we’ll be following today as they make headlines across the country and Southwest Virginia.
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Public safety, school and other essential employees in Lynchburg will get the COVID-19 vaccine today. This will be the first use of the Regional Vaccination Center at Candlers Station. Today’s event is not open to the public.
Spring Wildfire Season begins in Virginia. Through April 30th, the Commonwealth’s 4 p.m. Burning Law is in effect. It prohibits fires before 4 p.m. According to the Department of Forestry, 95 percent of wildland fires in Virginia are caused by people. Those violating the law could be charged with a class 3 misdemeanor and face a fine of up to $500.