The Appomattox Volunteer Fire Department informs the public on its Facebook page that “it's getting to be the season where area farmers are firing tobacco. During this time you may see structures in rural areas with smoke coming from the roof. More often than not, this is the result of them fire curing tobacco. When in doubt you can always call 9-1-1 if needed, but if it looks similar to these pictures it's likely a tobacco barn.”