QUAKER RUN FIRE Wildfire penetrates deeper into Shenandoah National Park The blaze had consumed roughly 2,800 acres as of Monday evening REYNOLDS HUTCHINS The Daily Progress Nov 7, 2023 Nov 7, 2023 Updated Nov 15, 2023 0 1 of 5 A helicopter drops water on the Quaker Run fire on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY A helicopter flies by the perimeter of the Quaker Run Fire as it continues to spread into Shenandoah National Park on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY The Virginia Department of Forestry said the Quaker Run Fire was producing a great deal of smoke as of Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY Helicopters have been enlisted to carry water over to fight the Quaker Run Fire. VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY A map shows the extent of the Quaker Run fire in Shenandoah National Park as of Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. JUSTIN SHEDD, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save REYNOLDS HUTCHINS The Daily Progress The Quaker Run Fire has now consumed hundreds of acres within Shenandoah National Park as it continues to break through points in the fire line.kAm%96 3=2K6 925 4@?DF>65 C@F89=J a[g__ 24C6D @7 AF3=:4[ AC:G2E6 2?5 A2C< =2?5 2D @7 |@?52J 6G6?:?8[ 244@C5:?8 E@ E96 }2E:@?2= !2C< $6CG:46] %92E E@E2= :?4=F56D C@F89=J ef_ 24C6D H:E9:? $96?2?5@29]k^AmkAm%96 2C62 3FC?65 :D ?@H >@C6 E92? d_T =2C86C E92? 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Related to this story State of emergency declared, National Guard deployed as wildfire spreads “The anticipated effects of this situation constitute a disaster,” Gov. Glenn Youngkin said Tuesday. Wildfire now covers roughly 3,700 acres More than 150 firefighters expected to be on the scene Friday. A1 Minute! November 6, 2023: Quaker Run Fire forcing evacuations A1 Minute! November 6, 2023: Quaker Run Fire forcing evacuations Madison County residents encouraged to evacuate as wildfire spreads The blaze has now consumed more than 2,000 acres after breaching the fire line. Wildfire breaches containment line, expands in Shenandoah National Park The fire has now consumed roughly 1,900 acres of public, private and park land. Trails closed, power cut as wildfire moves through Shenandoah National Park The Quaker Run Fire has consumed roughly 1,500 acres of public, private and park land. Quaker Run Fire enters Shenandoah National Park Officials say the blaze could ultimately span a 1,600-acre footprint. Cold front could help fight Quaker Run Fire, officials say The Madison County wildfire has expanded to 510 acres near Shenandoah National Park.
State of emergency declared, National Guard deployed as wildfire spreads “The anticipated effects of this situation constitute a disaster,” Gov. Glenn Youngkin said Tuesday.
Wildfire now covers roughly 3,700 acres More than 150 firefighters expected to be on the scene Friday.
A1 Minute! November 6, 2023: Quaker Run Fire forcing evacuations A1 Minute! November 6, 2023: Quaker Run Fire forcing evacuations
Madison County residents encouraged to evacuate as wildfire spreads The blaze has now consumed more than 2,000 acres after breaching the fire line.
Wildfire breaches containment line, expands in Shenandoah National Park The fire has now consumed roughly 1,900 acres of public, private and park land.
Trails closed, power cut as wildfire moves through Shenandoah National Park The Quaker Run Fire has consumed roughly 1,500 acres of public, private and park land.
Quaker Run Fire enters Shenandoah National Park Officials say the blaze could ultimately span a 1,600-acre footprint.
Cold front could help fight Quaker Run Fire, officials say The Madison County wildfire has expanded to 510 acres near Shenandoah National Park.
