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GWJ National Forest Prescribed Burns

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Unit Information

George Washington & Jefferson National Forests 
Virginia 
Roanoke, 
Virginia 
24019 
George Washington & Jefferson National Forests 
Virginia 
Roanoke, 
Virginia 
24019 

Incident Contacts

  • Rebecca Robbins
    Phone:
    540-492-1901

Forest Service to conduct prescribed burn in Wythe County tomorrow, March 1

GWJ National Forest Prescribed Burns
Publication Type: News 03/21/2022

Location:  3.5 miles north of Rural Retreat, Virginia and 3.5 miles north of Interstate 81.

Date and Time:  Forest Service fire specialists will begin the 286-acre burn tomorrow, March 1, 2022 as long as weather conditions are appropriate. The ignition-phase will be concluded within one day. You may see smoke from this prescribed burn for several days.

  Purpose: This burn will improve wildlife habitat by restoring open woodlands and grasslands to the forest landscape.   Additional Information and Road/Trail Closures:  Smoke may be visible from Interstate 81 for the duration of the burn. Crawfish Road (Forest Service Road #727) may be temporarily closed. For your safety, please follow posted signs and comply with road closures when they occur.   Firefighter and public safety is our number one priority.   For the most up-to-date information visit the inciweb site: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7945/  Map of Crawfish Burn Mount Rogers
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