Staunton: Celebration of Holiday Lights on display at Gypsy Hill Park through December
Share
The Celebration of Holiday Lights is on display at Gypsy Hill Park through January 1, 2024, and open to the public from 5 to 11 p.m.
Search Results for firefighters
Share
Final update issued on Matts Creek fire; full containment reached on Monday
Share
The incident management team for the Matts Creek fire reported full containment late Monday. They have handed command of the fire to a smaller team.
Shenandoah National Park reopens trails affected by Quaker Run Fire
Share
Shenandoah National Park has reopened all trails in the Rapidan Camp area previously closed due to the Quaker Run Fire.
Verizon Frontline supports wildfire response efforts in Virginia
Share
The Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team recently completed a deployment in support of the more than 200 first responders responsible for battling the Quaker Run Fire.
Department of Forestry update on efforts to fight several Virginia wildfires
Share
Since the start of the fall fire season on Oct. 15, the Virginia Department of Forestry has responded to 113 wildfires that have burned more than 12,000 acres.
Matts Creek fire disrupts visitation to James River Face Wilderness trails
Share
A Bedford County fire is leading to some trail closures on National Forest lands as 57 firefighters and support staff work to try to extinguish the flames.
Crews fighting Matts Creek Fire in Bedford County: Burning on 15 acres, 0 percent contained
Share
Forty firefighters and support staff are working to get control of the Matts Creek Fire, which is burning on 15 acres south of the James River in Bedford County within the James River Face Wilderness on the Jefferson National Forest.
Lack of rain fueling wildfires throughout Virginia; all outdoor burning should be delayed
Share
The Virginia Department of Forestry continues to battle several wildfires in central and southwest Virginia.
Shenandoah National Park closes Rapidan camp area, trails due to wildfire
Share
Shenandoah National Park has closed the Rapidan camp area near the eastern boundary in the central section of the park due to a wildfire.
Rockbridge County issues open-air burn ban to prevent spread of wildfires
Share
Rockbridge County has issued an open-air burn ban, effective immediately. The ban decision was made after consultation with the Departments of Forestry.
