Since the start of the wildfire season, the Virginia Department of Forestry said wildfires have burned more than 2,000 acres in Virginia.
The department is encouraging folks to be smart when they burn to avoid any holiday tragedies.
The following are debris-burning tips from VDOF:
"Burning yard trimmings or leaves is a common practice, but a dangerous one. Winds can blow burning yard waste and embers far off-site and ignite combustible vegetation. Fall and spring are ideal times to reduce excess vegetation around your home that could pose an escaped fire threat. Escaped debris burns are the leading human cause of wildfires in Virginia. However, you can burn safely and legally, if you follow safe burning practices." The 4 Pm Burning Law is in effect February 15 to April 30, restricting open-air burning until after 4:00 p.m.