The Campbell County Department of Public Safety announced on Apr. 13 that residents are being asked not to burn outdoors until weather conditions improve, citing increased fire risk due to rising temperatures and low humidity.
This advisory comes in addition to the Statewide Burn Ban already in effect. Officials say the current weather has created an environment where fires can easily start and spread quickly, putting local communities at risk.
Residents are urged to exercise caution with any activity that could produce sparks or ignite dry materials. The department advises everyone to fully extinguish and properly dispose of matches, candles, cigarettes, or other flammable items. “Thanks for your cooperation in keeping Campbell County safe!” the department said.
Campbell County is also home to a single public school district that enrolled 7,896 students during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Virginia Department of Education. Brookville High School had the highest enrollment among the county’s thirteen schools with 1,015 students for that same period as reported by the Virginia Department of Education.
Demographic data shows white students made up the largest ethnic group in Campbell County schools during 2023-24 with 5,296 students (67.1% of total enrollment), followed by Black students at 1,344 (17%), according to the Virginia Department of Education. Overall student numbers rose slightly from last year’s total of 7,873—a growth rate of about 0.3%, as reported by the Virginia Department of Education.
Yellow Branch Elementary School welcomed the most pre-kindergarten students—69 children or about a quarter (22.5%) of all pre-K enrollments—while Tomahawk Elementary School led kindergarten intake with 98 new students (18.4% countywide), according to the Virginia Department of Education.
Officials continue monitoring fire danger levels and will provide updates as conditions change.
