3 days agoAssessing the damage: Matts Creek wildfire fully containedForestry leaders are surveying the damage after they announced the Matt’s Creek wildfire was fully contained on Monday.
Firefighters battling Matts Creek Wildfire get a break to enjoy a Thanksgiving mealFirefighters are spending time away from their families and friends to help protect the communities around Matts Creek.
LewisGale Alleghany staff members show appreciation for first respondersPeople are showing their appreciation for first responders battling the flames from the Matts Creek Wildfire.
Wildfire debris cleared from Blue Ridge Parkway, traffic now able to pass throughThe Blue Ridge Parkway is back open after crews worked to clear debris from the Matts Creek wildfire, according to the U.S. Forest Service.
Doctors, vet talk air quality concerns due to Matts Creek wildfireSchool leaders made some changes to their workday on Monday to protect kids from the Matts Creek wildfire smoke.
Nov. 20, 2023 Picture of the DayThanks to Lara Wilson for today’s Picture of the Day of the Matts Creek Wildfire in Bedford County.
UPDATE: Air quality health alert issued for several localities in Central, Southwest VirginiaAs crews continue to battle the Matts Creek wildfire, residents in the surrounding areas are being impacted by the smoke.
Matts Creek wildfire grows to over 11,000 acres, 33% containedCrews working around the clock to contain the Matts Creek wildfire.
One parent using Matts Creek wildfire as teaching opportunity for his kidsThe fire has grown to nearly 6,000 acres and continues to be only 2% contained.
Fire crews hoping Matts Creek wildfire burns toward James RiverFire officials say more crews are coming. Friday, they have about 250 on scene and more on the way to help fight the Matts Creek Fire.
200 firefighters and support staff working hard to contain Matts Creek wildfireThe U.S. Forest Service said Matts Creek Wildfire has grown to 5,148 acres and is two percent contained.
Virginia Department of Environmental Quality issues health alert due to wildfire smokeWildfires continue to blaze across the Commonwealth, with the Matts Creek wildfire in Bedford County spanning about 3,600 acres as of Thursday night.
Senators Kaine, Warner weigh in on Matts Creek wildfireSenator Tim Kaine and Senator Mark Warner are weighing in on the Matts Creek wildfire available federal assistance.
Big Island residents getting concerned as Matts Creek wildfire spreadsPeople living near the Matts Creek wildfire are growing more fearful by the minute.
Firefighters using motorized equipment to fight Matts Creek wildfireOfficials with the U.S. Forest Service say more than 100 firefighters are battling the blaze and the fire is burning where motorized equipment isn't allowed, except in emergencies.
Matts Creek wildfire in Bedford County grows to the size of more than 2,000 football fieldsThe Matts Creek wildfire, which broke out Sunday, has grown to 2,700 acres, according to the U.S. Forest Service.
Matts Creek wildfire grows to 2,700 acres, resources coming slowlyThe fire spans about the size of 1,900 football fields.
