Drought Impact Reporter

Virginia Department of Forestry increasing their response to wildfires
9/25/2019 6:21:30 PM

CATEGORIES:

Fire
Relief, Response & Restrictions

AFFECTED AREAS:

Virginia

Start Date: 9/24/2019 -

The Virginia Department of Forestry was increasing their response when dealing with wildfires due to the dry conditions in the state. The VDOF fought eight wildfires in September, whereas last year there were none. WDBJ7 Roanoke News (Va.), Sept. 24, 2019

Sources

WDBJ7 . Dry conditions force firefighters to respond to more brush fires - WDBJ7 Roanoke News (VA). Tuesday, September 24, 2019 https://www.wdbj7.com/content/news/Lawn-mower-tractor-spark-two-separate-brush-fires-in-Botetourt-County-561075591.html.

Virginia Department of Forestry increasing their response to wildfires9/25/2019 6:21:30 PM

Virginia Department of Forestry increasing their response to wildfires
9/25/2019 6:21:30 PM