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Augusta County: Crews working fire at Big Levels; residents will see smoke for several days

Chris Graham
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The George Washington and Jefferson National Forests’ Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger District is actively working a fire within the Saint Mary’s Wilderness in Augusta County.

The Big Levels Fire is located north of the Coal Road (FSR# 42). The fire is on National Forest System lands in steep, rocky terrain.

Residents will see smoke for the next several days as firefighters work to contain the fire.

The following roads and trails are closed for public safety:

  • Cellar Mountain Trail (#587)
  • Cold Springs Trail (#524)
  • Bald Mountain Spur Road (FSR#62A)

For further information, refer to the GWJNF website, follow the district on Facebook or contact the Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger District at 540-291-2188.




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Chris Graham

Chris Graham

Chris Graham is the founder and editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1994 alum of the University of Virginia, Chris is the author and co-author of seven books, including Poverty of Imagination, a memoir published in 2019. For his commentaries on news, sports and politics, go to his YouTube page, TikTok, BlueSky, or subscribe to Substack or his Street Knowledge podcast. Email Chris at [email protected].

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