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Update: Six wildfires continue to burn in national forests in West Virginia, Virginia
There are six wildfires burning in the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests on state and private land in West Virginia and Virginia.
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Virginia, West Virginia, federal authorities update Shenandoah Valley wildfires
Officials with the Virginia Department of Forestry, West Virginia Division of Forestry and the National Park Service provided updates on Saturday from the wildfires that have been raging since midweek.
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Shenandoah National Park issues new trail closure advisories for Rocky Branch Fire
Shenandoah National Park has closed Hull School Trail from Skyline Drive to Thornton River Upper Trail and Thornton River Upper Trail from the intersection of Hull School Trail to Skyline Drive due to the Rocky Branch Wildfire.
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Forest Service: Eighty-person ‘Gold Team’ arriving Friday to help combat wildfires
Multiple wildfires began in the George Washington and Jefferson National forests on Wednesday, and fire suppression efforts are under way.
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Shenandoah National Park closes parts of Skyline Drive, Appalachian Trail due to wildfire
Shenandoah National Park has closed nearly 10 miles of Skyline Drive and parts of the Appalachian Trail due to wildfires in the area.
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Statewide burning law goes into effect in Virginia on Thursday
More than 60 percent of the 700 wildfires reported in Virginia each year occur in the spring.
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Mailbag: Why did it take so long for Augusta County to lift its burn ban?
‘Tis odd, that our neighboring localities – Staunton, Waynesboro, Harrisonburg/Rockingham, Charlottesville/Albemarle – all lifted their burn bans last week, but it took until last night for Augusta County to lift its ban.
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Fire restrictions lifted for George Washington and Jefferson National Forests
The USDA Forest Service has lifted the fire restrictions on the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests.
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Virginia: Fall fire season devastating – 156 wildfires, 25K acres burned
The Virginia Department of Forestry responded to 156 wildfires that burned nearly 25,000 acres and damaged 13 structures.
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Harrisonburg lifts burn ban; offers recommendations for safety
Harrisonburg has joined a growing number of localities lifting burn bans in the state thanks to some welcome rain.
