A series of wildfires have erupted across Virginia, Maryland, and neighboring states, fueled by high winds and low humidity. The National Weather Service has issued Red Flag Warnings indicating critical fire danger in these areas. In Virginia, the Shenandoah National Park has been notably affected, with a fire covering 1,200 acres and leading to the deployment of a Complex Incident Management Team (Southern Area Team 1). The fire, which started outside the park's boundaries, has been exacerbated by wind gusts ranging from 40 to 60 mph. Multiple evacuations have been ordered in Virginia and West Virginia due to the fires, which have also caused powerline damage. The conditions have prompted fire weather watches and warnings across the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest, with residents advised against outdoor burning. The situation has led to smoky conditions noticeable even in the Washington D.C. area. One fire, initially estimated at 75+ acres, has grown to 450 acres, destroying at least 5 homes.
Rain helps contain still-burning wildfires in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley; state sending more aid https://t.co/v8t7zsFNZb
Emergency teams battling wildfires in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley were assisted by heavy rainfall on Saturday, March 23 as multiple blazes continued to burn in the mountainous area. The West Virginia National Guard deployed new resources to Hardy County along the shared border… https://t.co/dAnfMIETjD
Firefighters in Virginia have contained thousands of acres of wildfires with an assist from Saturday's rain, but many blazes are still raging. https://t.co/cgz3nayN0X
Crews who have been battling still-burning wildfires in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley this week have gotten an assist from rain and from the state government, which has deployed new resources to the area, officials said Saturday. https://t.co/vc4h2J7YaL
Multiple wildfires rage in Virginia, affecting hundreds of acres at Shenandoah National Park https://t.co/HrBPdtVRT4
A Complex Incident Management Team has been called to the Rocky Branch Fire in Virginia. (Southern Area Team 1) The fire is currently 1,200 acres and burning in the Shenandoah National Park. #wildfire #vafire #vawx https://t.co/VKQ2WnMXPA
A wildfire continues to rage in Shenandoah, VA. The fire has grown to 450 acres and has destroyed at least five homes. #VAwx https://t.co/OuK7yA1gyZ
Firefighters have been battling scores of wildfires around Virginia, including a blaze affecting hundreds of acres at Shenandoah National Park https://t.co/ABeTVqhdpF https://t.co/udAch2eH6p
Wildfires rage across parts of Virginia and Maryland https://t.co/RC8V7qpgtZ
Multiple fires burn across northern Virginia and strong winds drives their smoke towards Washington D.C. https://t.co/zwDkFKfBvU
Multiple fires burn across northern Virginia and strong winds drive smoke towards Washington D.C. https://t.co/USMBmav7fE
Firefighters continued to battle wildfires in parts of Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia on Thursday, a day after high winds and low humidity sparked dozens of fires, prompting officials to issue air-quality alerts. https://t.co/L0SG7kRwCV https://t.co/VXcoVTN4Bl
After several brush fires flared up around the region Wednesday, dry and windy conditions will continue to bring “elevated fire weather conditions” through Thursday evening for portions of Maryland and Virginia, the National Weather Service warned. https://t.co/1rCQuX0kKy
🔥RED FLAG WARNING TODAY- South and Central Jersey. Brush fires could easily start, with very dry conditions and winds. @NBCPhiladelphia https://t.co/Xst9wbP07W
Crews were battling scores of wildfires around Virginia on Thursday, including a fire affecting hundreds of acres at Shenandoah National Park, amid an elevated fire risk, officials said. https://t.co/CQ7xSDQ3ll
Scary scenes developing in Virginia, as at least three #wildfires have spread throughout Page County in Virginia - 93 miles southwest of Washington D.C. Communities have been evacuated as the blaze continues. Rain on Saturday should provide some relief. https://t.co/UREaNFPAwa
Satellite view this morning of the smoke plumes from brush fires in the Virginia/Maryland area of the Appalachians. Biggest is near Luray, VA. https://t.co/3oF0ui0Pn2
Parts of New Jersey are under a Red Flag Warning for high fire risk on Thursday - here's what you need to know from our Meteorologist @GrantGilmoreWX: https://t.co/GjXJEwJns6
A series of fires in Virginia and Maryland brought a smoky haze into the D.C. region Wednesday evening, as a combination of strong winds and low humidity created conditions that the National Weather Service said could fuel more blazes. https://t.co/XwugPoBVbA
SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK WILDFIRE: SkyTrak7 is over Shenandoah National Park where officials issued a complete fire ban due to high winds and dry conditions. As of 11 p.m. yesterday, the fire burned about 100 acres. WATCH LIVE: https://t.co/AP5gpamCay https://t.co/Fy2wIiZXwM
Brush fires break out across parts of DC, Maryland, and Virginia https://t.co/7n8VNoTqdv
About 100 acres of countryside is affected in Shenandoah National Park in Virginia as firefighters work to contain the fire. Authorities say the blaze started outside the boundaries of the park and was blown in by high winds. https://t.co/ddAAR5zkNt https://t.co/mMYM5ZjZzp
100 acres on fire at Shenandoah National Park, 10% contained https://t.co/iM4HQ56ZBk
#Breaking Large brush fire just outside of Luray, VA near Shenandoah National Park. https://t.co/i7uBKsEsdR
BRUSH FIRE NEAR CARTER BARRON: 18th & Colorado Ave. N.W. @dcfireems on scene of a brush fire in the wooded area. First Due Engine Company requested for additional resources. Brush Truck has been added with more man power. This is the first significant brush for D.C. today. https://t.co/ixYM1ucqi8
Smelling smoke?🔥 LOTS of small- to medium-sized wildfires fanning smoke across the DMV this evening, especially from D.C. south to the Rappahannock region. The largest are in the Shenandoah Valley, where winds of 40-60 mph are helping fires grow. Several near I-95 as well. https://t.co/li88Bry3m7
3/20 (6PM): DC residents may see/smell the results of brush fires in Northern VA, but no direct impact to DC at this time. Reminder: @NWS_BaltWash issued a Fire Weather Watch for DC through 8PM. Dispose of cigarettes appropriately & avoid open outdoor flames where possible.
High winds have caused damage, including bringing powerlines down to start numerous fires in VA & WV. #wildfires #vwx #wvwx https://t.co/A7yQMqHMV7
Numerous evacuations for wildfires breaking out in Virginia and West Virginia. https://t.co/L9XwjvDcUD
Brush fires this afternoon even reported in western Montgomery County and near Columbia in Howard County. It's very dry and wind gusts 30 to 45 mph in region. Toward western Virginia, where fires are swarming, gusts 40 to 60 mph. https://t.co/6voZEdIo2S
Look at all the wildfires breaking out in parts of Virginia and West Virginia this evening. All showing up as hot spots on the IR satellite loop. #vawx #wvwx #wildfire https://t.co/wNQhu1zDLQ
Multiple fires have erupted in western Virginia, fanned by high winds. You can smell the smoke in the air in the DC area. See the hot spots in this satellite image. Read more in our pm update ⬇️ https://t.co/bJe1L1Sh2F https://t.co/HrMkkdPUrp
A view of one of the new starts on Massanutten Mountain in Virginia. Reports of fires across the state this afternoon. #wildfire #vafire https://t.co/YPTDVhG4qy
Another new start east of Elliott Knob in Virginia. There are reports of multiple new starts across the state. 📷: @WHSVaubs #wildfire #vafire #Vawx https://t.co/f3OgHVnTil
New start: There is a new fire in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. This was taken near Afton, Virginia. Red flag warnings were forecast today for Virginia and neighboring states. 📷: Eric Pritchett #vafire #vawx #wildfire https://t.co/Mva0GlnUiW
HEADS UP: RED FLAG WARNING: NWS has issued a red flag warning for dangerous fire weather conditions for the area. The area has already seen some brush fires due to this event. https://t.co/8wixZw8rQy
Montgomery County Fire is warning of the potential for more brush fires as a fire weather watch remains in effect for parts of the D.C. area. https://t.co/Uji8sn1XHC
🔥 Dry and blustery conditions will present an elevated risk of wildfires today in the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest. Red flag warnings are in effect for some. MyRadar meteorologist @MatthewCappucci has a quick update. https://t.co/krTaQ8DNwa
Today’s Red flags: Virginia, West Virginia, and North Carolina. #wildfire #weather #ncfire #vafire #wvfire https://t.co/mf9dxJohkJ
We've gone ahead and issued a First Alert Weather Day today because of the critical fire danger. The NWS has issued a Red Flag Warning east of the Blue Ridge because of the fire danger. We have dry conditions, low humidity levels & a strong gusty wind leading to the danger. https://t.co/qql5uhXTQF
Fire Weather Alerts continue today. The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning east of the Blue Ridge today. A Red Flag Warning means there is a critical fire danger across the region. DO NOT burn anything outside today. https://t.co/KzB6w2e9I1
The 12 O’ Clock Knob Fire seem burning in Roanoke County, Virginia. #wildfire #vafire The fire is estimated at 75+ acres and started from a car with an engine failure that spread to the forest. Red flags are forecast this week in the area and burn bans are in effect across the… https://t.co/9QvquI7bJl
Elevated fire danger for the next few days. #wncwx #wildfire https://t.co/pInCUXyCwf