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Ten percent of Shenandoah National Park fire contained; park structures not affected

Crystal Graham
Millers Head Fire
Millers Head Fire/Photo courtesy National Park Service

National Park Service and Virginia Department of Forestry firefighters are actively working to contain a fire burning in the Millers Head area of Shenandoah National Park.

At this time, crews are working to establish a fire line. Firefighters have contained about 10 percent of the fire.

The approximately two-and-a-half-acre fire is in steep and rocky terrain and continues to smolder in timber and leaf litter.

Initial reports indicate the wildland fire, which started late afternoon on Friday, is naturally caused.

Park structures are not affected by the fire, and all park trails and facilities are open.

Updates are available online on Facebook and Instagram.

 

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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]

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