LOUISA COUNTY, Va. -- A large fire that prompted evacuation recommendations for some in Louisa County was 100% contained as of 5:30 a.m. Thursday, according to officials.
However, crews were slated to remain on the scene of the fire throughout the day Thursday to monitor conditions, Louisa County Fire officials said.
The fire, which was roughly 40 acres, according to the Virginia Department of Forestry, triggered a State of Emergency in Louisa County on Wednesday afternoon.
Louisa Fire & EMS is fighting "a large fire in the area of West Old Mountain Road and Yanceyville Road," a Louisa County spokesperson shared. "Louisa County Sheriff's Office and Fire and EMS has begun evacuations for areas of West Old Mountain, Shannon Hill and Yanceyville Rd. If you live in that area, please evacuate your home for safety until further notice."
Louisa County leaders opened an evacuation center at the metal gym behind the Louisa County Middle School at 1009 Davis Highway in Mineral.
Anyone in need of assistance was asked to contact 540-967-3496 or click here for more information.
A Red Flag Warning was in effect from 10 a.m. through 8 p.m. Wednesday, as very dry air, warm temps, and gusty westerly winds result in high fire danger.
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Crews battle scores of wildfires in Virginia, including Shenandoah National Park
Crews were battling scores of wildfires around Virginia, including a fire affecting hundreds of acres at Shenandoah National Park, on Thursday.
More than 100 new fires that popped up Wednesday were affecting more than 1,600 acres across the state, according to Virginia Department of Forestry spokesperson Cory Swift.
At least 16 of those fires were contained and hundreds of firefighters worked overnight to contain the others.
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