Several areas in the Mid-Atlantic, including DC, Virginia, and Maryland, are facing an elevated risk of wildfires due to high winds, low humidity, and dry conditions. Red flag warnings and fire weather watches have been issued, with multiple brush fires reported in various locations. Authorities are urging caution and proper disposal of smoking materials to prevent fires from igniting and spreading rapidly.
Parts of New Jersey are at risk for brush fires until 7 p.m. Thursday night due to a Red Flag Warning. @JGodynick has the details HERE: https://t.co/guDtHxKqOC https://t.co/rh51PnAcrp
BRUSH FIRE: 2400 Bl. of Market St. N.E. @dcfireems on scene if an approx 100x50 brush fire. One Engine Company on scene.
High winds and low humidity helped spark dozens of wildfires across a handful of Mid-Atlantic States on Wednesday, causing officials to scramble to contain the blazes and issue air quality alerts. https://t.co/dhUxq40nR5
Red Flag Warning issued for parts of South Jersey; enhanced fire risk in Philadelphia region: NWS https://t.co/jEA6eLRb4W
All it takes is a spark or casually discarded cigarette while elevated fire conditions continue. Thanks for the shoutout. #DCsBravest https://t.co/zPucP4FA4b
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
Updated Red Flag: New Jersey joins the party. They had a very busy spring last year. Keep an eye on the Pine Barrens⦠#njfire #njwx #wildfire #weather https://t.co/xaqJIDqNOj
Dozens of wildfires erupt during blustery conditions along Appalachian Mountains #vawx https://t.co/eu2MTWETuU
The New Jersey Fire Service has issued a Red Flag Warning in effect until 7pm for central and southern New Jersey. "Any fires that develop may quickly get out of control and become difficult to contain," the Fire Service added. https://t.co/q4aVgkEfhl
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
An elevated fire danger continues with the low humidity and gusting winds. Please avoid use of outside flames and items such as barbecues till the danger has passed. Dispose of any smoking materials in a proper receptacle. #DCsBravest https://t.co/YKbQaOwtMy
Todayβs Red Flags: Wyoming and Nebraska. Elevated fire danger in Virginia and Maryland. #weather #wildfire https://t.co/7vVAvsPxyb
Last night, among the many fires in the region, there was even one inside the District in Rock Creek Park. (More on what happened around the region at this link: https://t.co/KBTv3BKzOH) https://t.co/vDWLHJP37H
Multiple brush fires burned in parks and near a highway Wednesday, as dry conditions and wind pushed smoke across the region. https://t.co/4ZVdRXnZAO
100 acres on fire at Shenandoah National Park, 10% contained https://t.co/iM4HQ56ZBk
Brush fires threaten homes in DC metro area https://t.co/2QMYFu9Rzt
Brush fire breaks out in Page County, Virginia https://t.co/aiitSRnG6y
Update large brush fire Rock Creek Park vicinity Carter Barron Amphitheater. Wetting down hotspots. Additional units being used to relieve initial companies. No injuries. #DCsBravest https://t.co/Q5rRvHd6Yr
#Breaking Large brush fire just outside of Luray, VA near Shenandoah National Park. https://t.co/i7uBKsEsdR
Update large brush fire Rock Creek Park vicinity Carter Barron amphitheater. Perimeter established and most visible fire extinguished. Working to confine hotspots. No injuries & no structures threatened. Approx 3 acres involved. Several more units assisting. #DCsBravest https://t.co/8YICiw7ciI
Grateful for #DCsBravest, who are responding to this brush fire by the Carter Barron parking lot in Rock Creek Park tonight. There is a Red Flag Warning for the entire DC region due to the extreme risk for fires caused by heavy winds. Keep an eye out for updates from @dcfireems: https://t.co/7XfYILaqs4
Large brush fire vicinity of 18th St & Colorado Ave NW. Currently operating with 3 engines, brush unit, & Battalion Chief as incident commander. #DCsBravest
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
Shenandoah brush fires cause smoky smell, hazy conditions across DMV https://t.co/pyL1Z8cCME
Smelling smoke?π₯ 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
There is now an extreme risk of outdoor fires developing and spreading rapidly. Please avoid use of any open flame or cooking outdoors or on balconies and wooden decks. Discard smoking materials in proper receptacles. #DCsBravest https://t.co/LvFwdRSrt4 https://t.co/oPe3on3bpa
BREAKING: Multiple brush fires have erupted in Washington region (including Fairfax, Montgomery, Howard and Prince William co) and to the west, leading to smoky air, fanned by strong winds. What we know and why this is happening β¬οΈ https://t.co/KBTv3BKzOH
WILDFIRE SUNSET tonight for Virginia, the southern Delmarva and D.C. π It will look extra orange β blame scattering of all but the longest wavelengths, which include red and orange. Vibrant, but eerie. Numerous brushfires, and a few larger fires, burning in Virginia. https://t.co/LiZtAjfmkP
Extremely low relative humidity, in addition to the strong winds, is another driver of the fires today in the Mid-Atlantic and the smoke you're smelling. Recent percentages shown on this map. https://t.co/wlCwzK6BLX
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
Montgomery County Fire crews are responding to a brush fire spreading in Boyds, Maryland that officials said may have been started by a downed power line Wednesday evening. https://t.co/Jpytz6QFrD
NEW: My @Amtrak train is stopped south of Lorton due to a brush fire in Prince William County, VA. LOTS of small fires cropping up across the Mid-Atlantic today. Fire personnel are reportedly already on scene combatting the blaze. https://t.co/mVpyH67fY4
Winds gusts in Virginia are currently 45MPH+ Multiple small fires across the state have grown into decent sized incidents. Resources continue to respond to these new starts. #wildfire #vafire #vawx https://t.co/wJy0SCpv5C
Another new start east of Elliott Knob in Virginia. There are reports of multiple new starts across the state. π·: @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. π·: Eric Pritchett #vafire #vawx #wildfire https://t.co/Mva0GlnUiW
Lots of new wildfire hotspots in Virginia being detected by satellites. We show them to you free in the @MyRadarWX app. Low humidity and gusty winds, along with mild temperatures, are supporting swift fire spread for anything that gets sparked. https://t.co/s0ZWvNr3lD
DMV gang β red flag warning has been expanded now to include the District and most of our viewing area. That means no outdoor burning. Gusty NW winds behind a dry cold front AND dry air coming down the mountains could support rapid spread if a fire gets ignited. π₯ https://t.co/qgNJegZ1ld https://t.co/bqTNwicr4w
Dry, warm and windy weather is making for dangerous fire weather concerns across the Mid-Atlantic. If you havenβt already, be sure to check out our full fire weather briefing in the @MyRadarWX app AND give Peterβs feed a follow. Heβs on the scene of a Virginia fire right now: https://t.co/2gzFDVxYoc https://t.co/lQyQAp5xXU
Significant fire burning on Massanutten Mtn where rt 211 crosses west of Luray, VA. Road is closed, and smoke plumes are increasing. #vawx https://t.co/QfhXYZJyxQ
PM Update: Red flag warning for elevated wildfire risk through evening https://t.co/AN18TUAq1U
The High Fire Danger remains this evening and into tomorrow. #cltwx #ncwx #scwx #wcnc https://t.co/tiaDSEdYKG
The Red Flag Warning has been expanded to include the Washington Metropolitan area and a High Wind Warning is in effect for portions of the Shenandoah Valley. https://t.co/V0lC5tX87H
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
Please dispose of smoking materials in proper receptacles and avoid open flame outside. Conditions are ripe for outdoor fires to ignite and spread quickly. #DCsBravest https://t.co/bRo0ipFbUA
DC's far western areas (western Loudoun and Frederick counties) under a wind advisory this afternoon for gusts to 40 to 50 mph. Red flag warning for dangerous fire weather Prince William and Fauquier counties and S & W. Around DC, gusts to 30 to 40 mph but no advisory/warning. https://t.co/IIfYW47A2M