Now on 3: Va. Dept. of Forestry discusses tips for mitigating wildfire risks
A fire prevention specialist with the Virginia Department of Forestry discusses ways the community can lower the risk of ...
Virginia foresters monitoring more than 10 wildfires amid dry conditions
The Virginia Department of Forestry has been actively managing more than 10 wildfires in Southwest Virginia since the ...
As wildfire season approaches, budget woes and federal uncertainty have put states’ plans at risk
Budget woes, cuts to the federal wildfire-fighting workforce and President Donald Trump’s threats against Canada have made it ...
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Officials warn of high wildfire risk throughout many Virginia localities
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Officials throughout Virginia are warning of a high wildfire risk on Wednesday, which comes as a red flag warning is in effect for much of the Commonwealth. According to ...
What does a Red Flag Warning mean for West Virginia?
Much of West Virginia and its surrounding states were placed under a Red Flag Warning Wednesday morning, which warns of ...
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Fire departments urging public to stop burning after series of fires through weekend
High wind levels and dry conditions in the region increase fire danger. “Sometimes you leave a campfire or something burning,” Preston Wright with the Bristol, Virginia Fire Department said.
How you can help prepare your property to reduce your wildfire risk
Nancy Truax also shared with us more about her property, where many large trees used to stand between her home and a cabin ...