Dominion Energy fires up Greensville County Power Station
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Greensville County Power Station has officially joined Dominion Energy Virginia’s fleet of clean, safe and efficient natural gas-fueled electric generating units.
Search Results for fire
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Charlottesville to honor firefighter who fell victim to cancer
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Dennis Lynn Brent, a Charlottesville firefighter and former chief of the Palmyra Volunteer Fire Company, passed away Saturday, Dec. 1, after a nearly two-year long battle with pancreatic cancer.
One dead in Augusta County fire
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The Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation’s Appomattox Field Office is investigating a fatal fire in Augusta County. The fire occurred around 10 p.m. Monday (Nov. 26) at a trailer in the 800 block of Stuples Hollow Road in Craigsville.
Wildfire smoke impacts health and economy hundreds of miles from fire zone
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Health effects and costs in the form of respiratory and cardiovascular illness can be linked to fires as far as 200-300 miles from the smoke-impacted area, according to research from Klaus Moeltner of Virginia Tech.
Buy and burn local firewood
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When stocking up on firewood this season, forestry officials have a hot tip.
Northam announces $343,000 federal grant for Virginia Department of Fire Programs
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The Virginia Department of Fire Programs has been awarded $343,000 in federal grant funding through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s 2017 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.
Shenandoah University fires men’s soccer coach
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Shenandoah University Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Bridget Lyons, Ph.D. announced Friday that Matt Smith has been relieved of his duties as head men’s soccer coach.
Virginians urged to practice prevention during fall wildfire season
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Despite the heavy rains across Virginia this year, the Virginia Department of Forestry urges caution as the state’s wildfire season gets underway.
Fire Prevention Week: Look. Listen. Learn
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The Virginia Department of Fire Programs encourages residents in the Commonwealth to “Look. Listen. Learn. Be aware. Fire can happen anywhere,” which is this year’s theme for Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 7-13.
Warner, Kaine announce FEMA grants for 10 Virginia fire departments
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U.S. Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine announced $3.7 million in FEMA funding for 10 Virginia fire departments.
