Wildfires in Virginia and West Virginia have burned thousands of acres, leading to trail closures, evacuation orders, and damage to structures. Rain has helped contain the fires, with some areas now 50-70% contained. Multiple Incident Management Teams are involved in managing the fires.
A view of the 12 O’clock Knob fire in Roanoke county, Virginia this week. 2 CIMTs were called to Virginia this week to manage the multiple fires that started. #wildfire #vafire #wvfire West Virginia had a large bust as well. The 12 o’clock knob fire is now 75% contained. The… https://t.co/J03SXVSJ3k
The fires led to trail shutdowns in the Shenandoah National Park, a smattering of evacuation orders, school closures in at least one hard-hit county, and damage to structures, the full extent of which was not yet clear. https://t.co/C9BmI6Ezpf
Rain helps contain still-burning wildfires in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley; state sending more aid https://t.co/aAIblFbTNp
West Virginia wildfires: National Guard and rain help to battle blazes, see map of fires https://t.co/tclINesRnV
Portions of trails and the scenic Skyline Drive have been closed this week due to the fire. https://t.co/vurtwrBg5P
Progress was also being made - thanks in part to rain - to contain a separate blaze in the same area known as the Rocky Branch Fire, contained mostly within the Shenandoah National Park, according to an update the park shared on social media. https://t.co/vurtwrBg5P
The three larger fires that make up that complex range from 50 to 70% contained and are being managed by a joint command that includes the U.S. Forest Service, Virginia Department of Forestry and local agencies, according to Swift and an update from the agency posted on social…
Containment increases had been reported as of 9 a.m. Saturday on the fires that are part of the so-called Luray Complex, which are burning on a mix of private and National Forest Service land in Page County, Swift said in a phone interview. https://t.co/vurtwrBg5P
The fires led to trail shutdowns in the Shenandoah National Park, a smattering of evacuation orders, school closures in at least one hard-hit county, and damage to structures, the full extent of which was not yet clear. https://t.co/vurtwrBg5P
“Without a doubt the rain is helping" said Cory Swift, a spokesperson for the Virginia Department of Forestry, who said the agency had no reports of injuries or fatalities connected with the fires, which sprang up mid-week amid gusty winds and low relative humidity.…
Rain helps contain still-burning Virginia wildfires as state sends more aid. Here's what to know https://t.co/dy94jDvYJn
How you can help firefighters working to extinguish wildland fires in Virginia https://t.co/QO3MXkCB4R
A view of the Water Fall Mountain Complex in Virginia from @forecaster25. The complex is over 4,200 acres and a Complex Incident Management Team has been ordered to take it over. (Southern Area Team 3) #vafire #wildfire This is the second CIMT ordered this week to the area.… https://t.co/Xku1D1DbXH
Waterfall Mountain fire complex burning west of Luray, VA tonight. #vawx https://t.co/8bVeqsO76M
Helicopters join battle against West Virginia wildfires as National Guard drops water on flames which have destroyed homes and more than 4,000 acres as air quality advisories are issued for smoke https://t.co/B5TdhymvKI https://t.co/eCY5yZUigk
The Shenandoah County fire remains 10% contained, however, officials said Friday afternoon that over 1,000 acres had been impacted, with several more trails now closed. https://t.co/PoVvIm13M7