The Brush Mountain Fire is now fully contained- It was a successful day for fire personnel on the Brushy Mountain Fire. Crews were able to secure line around the 482 acres of the fire, reaching 100% containment. Today’s objectives for fire resources included achieving fire control and reducing and mitigating impacts to
private property.
The George Washington and Jefferson National Forests’ Eastern Divide Ranger District and the Virginia Department of Forestry has been actively working the wildfire near Brush Mountain Road, approximately three miles south of Audie Murphy Monument.
Nearby residents will see visible traces of smoke as the
vegetation inside containment lines continue to smolder.
The Appalachian National Scenic Trail is closed from Craig Creek Road %3ASR 621%3A to Miller Cove Road %3ASR 620%3A for public safety.
We ask the public to avoid the area for your safety and firefighter safety. Firefighters from the US Forest Service and the Virginia Department of Forestry will continue to staff, patrol and secure fire perimeters on National Forest System lands tomorrow, March 24th. For further information, refer to the GWJNF website, follow us on Facebook or contact the Eastern Divide Ranger District at 540-552-4641