Lacrosse Company 5

05/26/2026

May 26, 2026

Effective immediately, the Mecklenburg County, Virginia burn ban has been lifted.

We appreciate everyone’s cooperation over the last several weeks while conditions remained extremely dry and hazardous.

Even though the burn ban has been lifted, conditions can still change quickly and outdoor burning should always be done safely and responsibly. Before burning, clear the area around the fire to help prevent it from spreading. In accordance with Virginia law, any fire located within 150 feet of dry grass, brush, woods, or other combustible material must be constantly attended by a competent person with adequate fire suppression equipment readily available. Fires should never be left unattended and must be completely extinguished before leaving the area.

Please remember that anyone responsible for starting a wildfire can be held liable for suppression costs and damages.

As always, use common sense, monitor weather conditions, and avoid burning on windy days.

Thank you again for helping us protect Mecklenburg County.

05/25/2026

Happy Memorial Day. Remembering those that served and the ones that are still serving

05/22/2026

Congratulations to the Class of 2026 from LaCrosse Volunteer Fire Department.

05/21/2026

Its with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Life Member James Hudson. Please keep his family and our department in your prayers.

05/10/2026

05/08/2026

🔥 BURN BAN UPDATE MAY 8, 2026 🔥

The Mecklenburg County burn ban remains in effect at this time.

While we have received some much-needed rainfall over the last couple of days, conditions are still not where they need to be for us to safely lift the burn ban. Vegetation is only beginning to green back up, and many areas remain dry enough for fires to spread quickly.

We understand that many residents are anxious to resume outdoor burning, and we appreciate everyone’s patience and cooperation during this period. Our goal is to ensure conditions are truly safe before allowing open burning to resume.

Additional rain is forecasted for this weekend, and Emergency Services, along with our public safety partners, will reevaluate conditions again next week.

Until then, the burn ban remains in place.

Thank you for helping us keep Mecklenburg County safe.

04/30/2026

April 30, 2026 Update:

🔥 Burn Ban Still in Effect 🔥

Although we’ve had some recent rain, including a good soaking last night, conditions are still not safe for outdoor burning.

The burn ban that went into effect on April 7 remains in place at this time.

Even with rainfall, vegetation and ground fuels remain dry beneath the surface and can quickly become hazardous again.

We are continuing to monitor conditions and the drought index. As soon as it’s safe to resume outdoor burning, we will notify the public.

We appreciate your cooperation in helping keep our community safe.

04/06/2026

Effective April 7th at 4:00 PM, Mecklenburg County will implement a ban on ALL outdoor open-air burning until further notice. THIS BAN PROHIBITS ALL BURNING 24 HOURS A DAY!

Over the past several weeks, our fire departments have responded to an increase in brush fires across the county. Combined with ongoing dry conditions, low humidity, and the lack of meaningful rainfall in the forecast, the risk for fire spread remains high.

This burn ban is being put in place to help protect our communities, our responders, and our natural resources.

We appreciate everyone’s cooperation and ask that you help us keep Mecklenburg County safe.