Wildfires Ravage Bedford County, Prompting School Closures and Air Quality Concerns
TL;DR
The Matts Creek wildfire in Bedford County, Virginia, has grown to approximately 1,200 acres and remains 0% contained. Around 80 firefighters and support staff, along with helicopters and air tankers, are responding to the fire. Several trails and a school have been temporarily closed due to air quality concerns. The cause of the fire is undetermined, and fire restrictions are in place for the area.
Topics:nationnatural-disasters#bedford-county#firefighters#matts-creek#natural-disasters#virginia#wildfire
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- Big Island Elementary School closed Wednesday, Nov. 15 due to air quality concerns WSLS 10
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- Bedford Co. School district monitors the Matts Creek Wildfire, Big Island Elementary School will be closed Wednesday WSET
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