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Forest Service: Prescribed burn on Cole Mountain; smoke likely in four counties

April 28, 2025

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State/U.S. News

Forest Service: Browns Creek fire spans 63 acres, 50 percent contained

April 16, 2025

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State/U.S. News

Elevated risk for fire throughout most of Virginia until rain arrives Wednesday

March 4, 2025

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State/U.S. News

Teachers help students ‘normalize’ life after California wildfires

Rebecca Barnabi

February 25, 2025

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McClellan reintroduces legislation in U.S. House for drone use in wildfires

Rebecca Barnabi

January 17, 2025

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Augusta County: Crews working fire at Big Levels; residents will see smoke for several days

December 6, 2024

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Virginia reports 608 wildfires, 45K acres burned in fall, spring seasons

October 21, 2024

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State/U.S. News

Roddy Scheer: What can we do to try to figure out a way to forecast wildfires?

August 10, 2024

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Weather expert: Wildfire smoke possible on Friday throughout Virginia

July 25, 2024

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Spring results in 20K scorched acres in Virginia; busiest wildfire season in 30 years

June 3, 2024