Recent wildfires across Virginia have prompted a significant response from firefighting teams, aided by favorable weather conditions and additional support. The fires, which began amid gusty winds and low humidity, have led to trail closures in Shenandoah National Park, evacuation orders, and school closures in affected counties. Cory Swift, a spokesperson for the Virginia Department of Forestry, noted, "Without a doubt the rain is helping" in containing the fires, with no reported injuries or fatalities. The three major fires are now 50 to 70% contained, thanks to efforts from the U.S. Forest Service, Virginia Department of Forestry, and local agencies. Meanwhile, the Rocky Branch Fire within Shenandoah National Park is also being contained with the help of rain. The 12 O’clock Knob fire in Roanoke county is now 75% contained. In related news, wildfires in West Virginia are being combated with the aid of the National Guard and rain, while Mississippi's Camp Shelby witnessed over 3,000 acres burned.
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Rain helps contain still-burning wildfires in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley; state sending more aid https://t.co/aAIblFbTNp
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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…
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.…
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