Set in the foothills of Virginia's beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, Henry County is home to major industries, NASCAR Cup Racing, and an unsurpassed quality of life.

Due to continuing dry conditions in the area, County Administrator Tim Hall has issued an immediate ban on all outdoor burning within Henry County as authorized by Henry County Code Sec. 9-202.

Unusually dry weather conditions have created a high risk of wildfires; therefore, effective December 4, 2021, all outdoor burning is prohibited until further notice. The only exceptions to this ban are covered gas, electric or charcoal barbecue grills/smokers and manufactured outdoor wood furnaces.