UPDATE: Montgomery County wildfire reaches 250 acres, now 90% contained
UPDATE 4/14 9:40 A.M. MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)– The Virginia Department of Forestry reports the wildfire burning in the Shawnsville area of Montgomery County has been 90% contained.
According to the Department of Forestry’s wildfire map, the wildfire has reached up to 250 acres in size. The Virginia Department of Forestry is continuing to work with local firefighters on further containing the wildfire.
VSP investigating fatal crash on Original Henry Road in Henry County
Montgomery County released an update on the wildfire, saying crews anticipate the fire to be 100% contained later on Sunday.
No homes or structures have been lost as of the county’s latest update.
WFXR News will update this story as further information is released.
(courtesy, Montgomery Co. Fire-EMS) (courtesy, Montgomery Co. Fire-EMS) (courtesy, Montgomery Co. Fire-EMS)
–
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)– Montgomery County officials say a wildfire along Fishers View Road in the Shawsville area appears to be moving away from homes.
Just before 6:00, county officials told people living in the area to leave as the fire began to burn. As of 9:00 p.m. Saturday, it had affected about 100 acres of land in the mountainous, rural area and was roughly 50% contained. Officials are asking drivers to avoid the area as crews continue their work along narrow, winding mountain roads.
County officials do not anticipate any further evacuation orders.
Several neighbors in the area of the fire told WFXR News they saw a lot of smoke, but no flames.
Winds were very gusty across Southwest and Central Virginia for much of the day Saturday.
WFXR News will update this story as we learn more.
For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WFXRtv.
