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Multiple Wildfires Ravage Big Island, Prompting School Closure and Air Quality Concerns

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Source: WDBJ
Multiple Wildfires Ravage Big Island, Prompting School Closure and Air Quality Concerns
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A wildfire in the Matts Creek area of Bedford County, Virginia, has spread to approximately 2,500 acres and remains uncontained. The fire, located in the James River Face Wilderness within the Jefferson National Forest, is not currently threatening any structures. The USDA Forest Service is working to control the blaze.

Topics:nationnatural-disasters#bedford-county#containment#james-river-face-wilderness#natural-disasters#usda-forest-service#wildfire
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  1. Big Island fire spreads to roughly 2,500 acres; 0% contained  WDBJ
  2. Wildfire at Matts Creek in Bedford County reaches 1,200 acres  WFXR NEWS
  3. Wildfire smoke heavy in Staunton area Wednesday morning  The News Leader
  4. Smoke and haze from wildfire impacting the Valley  WHSV
  5. Big Island Elementary School closed Wednesday, Nov. 15 due to air quality concerns  WSLS 10

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