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Fairfax County Under Drought Watch Amidst Persistent Dry Conditions

8 Jun 2026 8:13 p.m. · Source: Fairfax County Government, VA

Fairfax County and the wider DC metro area are under a drought watch due to persistent dry conditions. Residents are urged to voluntarily conserve water and exercise caution to mitigate elevated fire risks.

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