Lignite Fire Wildfire

Lignite Fire is the largest wildfire this season in Virginia, burning 10 miles south of Covington.

278 Days Active

#1 By Size Largest wildfire this season in Virginia

10 mi S From Covington to the fire perimeter

180 Acres 138 football fields

Contained +5% since previous report

3 Personnel $32.4K spent $180/acre

Lignite Fire Live Perimeter Growth

Lignite Fire Fire Growth History

Lignite Fire Containment History

Fires near Lignite Fire

Showing 6 of 11 fires. Use search to find specific fires.

🔥 Taylor Hollow Fire 2026

Started: Jul 6 108 acre 100% contained

Near Greenville · Rockbridge County, Virginia

🔥 Switzer Lake Fire 2026

Started: May 4 0 acre

Near Franklin, West Virginia · Rockingham County, Virginia

🔥 Batoff Fire 2026

Started: Apr 11 153 acre 100% contained

Near Piney View · Raleigh County, West Virginia

🔥 Copper Fire 2025

Started: Nov 28 14 acre

Near Oak Hill · Fayette County, West Virginia

🔥 Bear Den Mtn Fire 2025

Started: Nov 17 21 acre

Near Dooms · Augusta County, Virginia

🔥 Spring Fed Fire 2025

Started: Nov 12 3 acre

Near Dooms · Augusta County, Virginia

Places Near Lignite Fire

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