Smoke may be visible in Augusta, Amherst, Rockbridge and Nelson counties today as fire specialists conduct a prescribed burn on 440 acres.
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Forest Service: Browns Creek fire spans 63 acres, 50 percent contained
Nearly 50 personnel are on the scene of a fire near the Lynchburg Reservoir in Amherst County, according to the Forest Service.
Elevated risk for fire throughout most of Virginia until rain arrives Wednesday
There is an elevated risk for fire this afternoon throughout much of Virginia, South Carolina and North Carolina.
Teachers help students ‘normalize’ life after California wildfires
The wildfires in and around Los Angeles not only disrupted lives, but disrupted education for young Californians.
McClellan reintroduces legislation in U.S. House for drone use in wildfires
Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan of Virginia joined Congressman Vince Fong of California this week in the reintroduction of the bipartisan ACERO Act.
Augusta County: Crews working fire at Big Levels; residents will see smoke for several days
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.
Virginia reports 608 wildfires, 45K acres burned in fall, spring seasons
As fall fire season begins, Virginia has set goals to be better prepared and named the Department of Forestry as the lead agency for fires.
Roddy Scheer: What can we do to try to figure out a way to forecast wildfires?
In recent years, wildfire incidents have intensified, driven by factors including climate change, land use patterns and increasingly unpredictable weather patterns.
Weather expert: Wildfire smoke possible on Friday throughout Virginia
If you notice some smoke outside on Friday, it is likely from wildfires, though it shouldn’t be as heavy as it was at times last summer.
Spring results in 20K scorched acres in Virginia; busiest wildfire season in 30 years
Dry weather conditions and winds led to the busiest spring fire season in three decades, according to the Virginia Department of Forestry.