Matts Creek Fire: Smoke Spreads, Containment Upgraded
TL;DR
Southwesterly winds are carrying smoke from the Matts Creek Fire in Virginia into the Northeast, resulting in hazy skies and a smoky smell. The fire, located southeast of Glasgow, Virginia, has burned over 5,000 acres with only 2% containment. While there may not be a significant impact on air quality, the U.S. Forest Service is monitoring smoke levels and providing information to the public.
- Smoky smell invades Northeast as Virginia's Matts Creek Fire smoke blows north Fox Weather
- Matts Creek fire almost doubles overnight, more outside personnel help arrives WFXR NEWS
- USFS Team Meets for Saturday Matts Creek Fire Briefing KWCH
- Matts Creek wildfire sees upgraded containment WDBJ
- Air quality health alert for Bedford, Campbell, Pittsylvania counties from Matts Creek wildfire smoke WSET
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