Rocky Branch Fire 2024

Started: Mar 21 1,031 acre 80% contained Wildfire
Near Luray · Page County, Virginia
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Rocky Branch Fire is the largest wildfire this season in Virginia, burning 7 miles east of Luray.

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After a major wind event early afternoon March 20, 2024, a fire was reported on private land in the Rocky Branch area of Luray, Virginia, just north of Shenandoah National Park Headquarters. Initial responders included Luray Fire Department and National Park Service (NPS) firefighters. The fire progressed into the Park, and NPS firefighters assembled a crew to contain it. On March 23, the Southern Area Incident Management Team assumed command of the fire. At the end of the day on March 27, fire management was returned to Shenandoah National Park. The cause of the fire is undetermined.  

103 Days Active
#1 By Size Largest wildfire this season in Virginia
7 mi E From Luray from the fire location
1,031 Acres Slightly smaller than Lincoln Park
80%
Contained +0% since previous report

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Rocky Branch Fire Fire Growth History
Rocky Branch Fire Containment History

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