Update: Millers Head fire at Shenandoah National Park is now 60 percent contained
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The two-and-a-half acre fire at Millers Head in the Shenandoah National Park is now 60 percent contained.
Search Results for firefighters
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Rain helps tamper Shenandoah National Park wildfire; 30 percent contained now
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The fire burning in the Millers Head area of Shenandoah National Park is now 30 percent contained, in part, due to rainfall yesterday.
Ten percent of Shenandoah National Park fire contained; park structures not affected
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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.
No injuries, but cat unaccounted for, after apartment fire in Albemarle County
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A fire in an apartment building in Albemarle County provided some dramatic visuals, but fortunately no injuries, though there is a cat unaccounted for.
Page County man arrested, charged in connection to June 29 fire at Gabe’s Department Store
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A Page County man is in custody on charges related to the fire at Gabe’s Department Store in Harrisonburg last week.
Is it a good idea to burn land on purpose in order to prevent the spread of wildfires?
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Burning parcels of land intentionally, known as controlled burning, has long been a controversial practice aimed at reducing the risk of larger, uncontrolled wildfires.
Richmond Flying Squirrels get five scoreless from Carson Whisenhunt in 6-1 win
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Six unanswered runs and a strong pitching performance rocketed the Richmond Flying Squirrels to a 6-1 comeback victory against the Altoona Curve Wednesday night at The Diamond.
Free summer camp gives young women a closer look at careers in fire, rescue
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The Charlottesville Fire Department is hosting its Girls Fire & Rescue Camp for the second year in an effort to encourage girls to seek career opportunities in fire service.
Summer camp to pair girls with women who have careers in fire and rescue
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A free summer camp open to girls ages 14 to 17 aims to encourage more young women to consider fire service as a viable career option.
Grant allows Harrisonburg Fire Department to install sprinklers in two fire stations
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Fire stations, surprisingly, are just as susceptible to fires as other structures. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, there are 150 fires a year reported in fire stations across the country.
