Lovingston Volunteer Fire Department

ARRINGTON - The Lovingston Volunteer Fire Department responded Friday night at 7:05PM to a fire in the 600 block of Morse Lane. Units arrived to find a single-family home with heavy smoke and fire conditions coming from the structure. An aggressive attack was attempted inside the home, but crews were pulled out due to the deteriorating conditions. Wind and temperatures well below freezing made firefighting efforts difficult. The home was a total loss. There were no injuries to citizens or firefighters. The cause remains undetermined. Firefighters from Piney River Volunteer Fire Department, Faber Volunteer Fire Department, Gladstone Volunteer Fire & Rescue Service, Rockfish Valley Volunteer Fire & Rescue, Wintergreen Fire & Rescue, Montebello Volunteer Fire Department, and Amherst Fire Department assisted. Other agencies assisting included Nelson County Sheriff’s Office, Amherst County Sheriff’s Office, Gladstone EMS, and VDOT.

Beginning Wednesday, February 15, 2023, the Virginia 4PM Burn Law will come into effect and will remain in effect until April 30, 2023. The photo attached describes the burning law briefly. If you have any questions contact the VA Department of Forestry for more information.

During the entire month of March, all Nelson County Fire and EMS agencies are participating in the "March Volunteer Drive". With the fire service across the nation remaining mostly volunteer, we realize then demand for volunteers. Reach out to your local Fire and EMS agency today for more information about volunteering.