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Wildfires prompt Virginia's state of emergency declaration

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Wildfires prompt Virginia's state of emergency declaration
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Virginia's governor has declared a state of emergency as wildfires burn in Patrick County and Madison County, including within Shenandoah National Park. The Quaker Run Wildfire in Madison County has burned an estimated 2,480 acres, while crews are also battling the Tuggles Gap fire in Patrick County. The emergency declaration will allow for additional resources and support to be deployed. The Madison County fire has prompted evacuations, and it is estimated that it will take at least two weeks to fully extinguish the fire. Dry conditions and strong winds have contributed to the spread of the wildfires.

Topics:nationnatural-disasters#evacuation#natural-disasters#shenandoah-national-park#state-of-emergency#virginia#wildfire
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  1. Virginia declares state of emergency as wildfire burns in Shenandoah National Park  NBC4 Washington
  2. Virginia declares state of emergency due to uncontained wildfires  The Washington Post
  3. Forest fires continue to burn across West Virginia  West Virginia MetroNews
  4. Gov. Youngkin issues State of Emergency in response to the threat of wildfires  WSLS 10
  5. Wildfire confirmed at the base of the Shenandoah Mountain  WHSV

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