For Additional Information:
Laura Rinehart, Public Information Officer, Loudoun County Fire & Rescue
Laura.Rinehart@loudoun.gov or 571-233-1649

September 26, 2023

For Immediate Release:

Fire Officials Remind Residents of Open Burning Regulations for Fall and Winter
The Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Fire Marshal’s Office (FMO) reminds residents that from October 1, 2023, through midnight February ... (Full Story & Photos)

Fall is here, and, as often happens, black bears are becoming very active in the Aldie area. A very large bear weighing several hundred pounds visited the village overnight and raided some trash cans in the process. As development continues to encroach into forested lands and habitats commonly used by wildlife as human populations are also growing and spreading across most of our area, bear encounters ... (Full Story & Photos)

Per Loudoun County news release by Heidi Kellum:

On Wednesday, September 20, one lane road closures are scheduled on eastbound Route 50 near the Route 15 roundabout from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., weather permitting. The closure allows for tree clearing in preparation for the construction of the Aldie Fire and Rescue Station, in Aldie. If weather delays occur, work will take place during each successive workday ... (Full Story)

As a reminder, outside burning is still banned in Loudoun County through 09-30-2023. While this is an annual ban, with the high heat and the drought conditions currently in our area, it is even more critical that no outside burning take place.

Loudoun County burn regulations may be found via the following link:

https://www.loudoun.gov/820/Open-Burning#:~:text=Open%20air%20fires%20for%20leaves,in%20the%20Town%20of%20Leesburg.... (Full Story & Photos)

As you may be aware, Loudoun County will rename John Mosby Highway to Little River Turnpike effective September 28, 2023. Our fire station street address will be changing to 39459 Little River Turnpike as part of this process. Our mailing address will remain the same: PO Box 466, Aldie, VA 20105-0466.

The Aldie VFD would like to take this opportunity to remind ALL of our friends and neighbors to ... (Full Story)

Per Loudoun County News Release:

Beginning the week of September 4, 2023, weather permitting, construction will begin on the new Aldie Fire and Rescue Station, in Aldie. Contractors will begin installing stormwater management controls, relocating utilities, and clearing trees along the Route 50 corridor, west of the roundabout intersection on Route 15. Drivers should expect minor delays, use extra ... (Full Story)

This risk level has not been used in our area in over a decade. Please stay safe!

Much of the area is now under a Moderate (Level 4 of 5) Risk for severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. Widespread damaging wind gusts are likely, with potential for locally destructive winds. Tornadoes and large hail are also possible. Stay weather aware and have multiple ways to receive warnings!

Some perspective: ... (Full Story & Photos)