Shenandoah National Park closes parts of Skyline Drive, Appalachian Trail due to wildfire
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Shenandoah National Park has closed nearly 10 miles of Skyline Drive and parts of the Appalachian Trail due to wildfires in the area.
Search Results for firefighters
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Staunton fire engine sustains damage from accident; three individuals injured
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A Staunton fire engine was involved in a crash yesterday afternoon at the intersection of North Augusta Street and Baldwin Drive.
Fire restrictions lifted for George Washington and Jefferson National Forests
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The USDA Forest Service has lifted the fire restrictions on the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests.
Virginia: Fall fire season devastating – 156 wildfires, 25K acres burned
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The Virginia Department of Forestry responded to 156 wildfires that burned nearly 25,000 acres and damaged 13 structures.
Staunton: Celebration of Holiday Lights on display at Gypsy Hill Park through December
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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.
Final update issued on Matts Creek fire; full containment reached on Monday
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
