Centerpiece Top Story Smyth wildfire covered 23 acres SPorter Apr 19, 2026 Apr 19, 2026 0 Firefighters returned to the staging area of a Smyth County wildfire Tuesday. SPorter Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save SPorter A discarded cigarette caused a fire that burned 23 acres, a vehicle and two structures (not homes).kAmr9:=9@H:6 u:C6 U2>Aj t|$ r9:67 s2G:5 w2J?6D 4@?7:C>65 E96 42FD6 @7 E96 7:C6 E92E <6AE =@42= 7:C67:89E6CD @? E96 D46?6 7@C FA E@ 7:G6 9@FCD %F6D52J] $:I ':C8:?:2 s6A2CE>6?E @7 u@C6DECJ H:=5=2?5 7:C67:89E6CD H6C6 DE:== @? E96 D46?6 @? (65?6D52J]k^AmkAmp44@C5:?8 E@ 2 's~u DA@<6DA6CD@?[ E96 H:=57:C6[ 5F3365 E96 |:55=6 u@C< u:C6[ H2D `__T A6C46?E 4@?E2:?65 (65?6D52J[ 3FE E96 7:C67:89E6CD C6>2:?65 @? E96 D46?6 “4@?5F4E:?8 >@A\FA @A6C2E:@?D H96C6 E96JVC6 8@:?8 :?E@ E96 4@?EC@= =:?6D 2?5 6IE:?8F:D9:?8 9@E DA@ED]”k^Am kAmx? 255:E:@? E@ E96 's~u 2?5 r9:=9@H:6 7:C67:89E6CD[ w2J?6D D2:5 E92E E96 p5H@=76[ $2=EG:==6[ 2?5 v=256 $AC:?8 7:C6 56A2CE>6?ED 2=D@ 96=A65 7:89E E96 7:C6]k^Am People are also reading… Former SCCH doctor indicted by federal grand jury on 7 charges Marion council acts to help Hayes attend meetings electronically Marion's VFW honors law enforcement Officers of the Year Marion firefighters help battle Wytheville blaze, welcome long-awaited engine Oak Point teacher honored in Richmond ceremony Virginia Tech softball rallies past Akron to reach NCAA regional finals Virginia Tech softball shuts out South Alabama in NCAA regional Medical debt eliminated for nearly 7K Smyth residents Trump says federal gasoline tax to be reduced 'till it's appropriate' Meet Jarek: Smyth County's Pet of the Week 3 juveniles face charges following Smyth, Wythe pursuit on I-81 Celebrating Warriors: Project Graduation, Chilhowie partner for new endeavor Sugar Grove Elementary students experience the power of kindness Bayou, a 1-year-old pooch, is looking for his forever home JMU coach Billy Napier's football journey is deeply connected to his dad kAm%F6D52J 6G6?:?8[ $2=EG:==6’D 49:67[ qCJ2? {J?49[ D2:5 E96 H:=5=2?5 7:C67:89E6CD E92E C6DA@?565 E@ E9:D 7:C6 925 ;FDE 366? 7:89E:?8 E96 uC@8 w@==@H 7:C6 :? $4@EE r@F?EJ E92E 3FC?65 ba_ 24C6D]k^AmkAm%96 's~u DA@<6DA6CD@? 42FE:@?65 :?5:G:5F2=D E92E “4@?5:E:@?D 4@?E:?F6 E@ 36 6=6G2E65[ H:E9 =@H 9F>:5:EJ[ H2C> E6>A6C2EFC6D 2?5 H:?5D[” :562= 4@?5:E:@?D 7@C C2A:5 H:=57:C6 DAC625]k^Am kAm's~u C6>:?565 6G6CJ@?6 E92E E96 DE2E6H:56 c A]>] 3FC?:?8 =2H – C6>2:?D :? 67764E E9C@F89 pAC:= b_]k^Am 0 Comments Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. SPorter Author email Follow SPorter Close Get email notifications on {{subject}} daily! Your notification has been saved. There was a problem saving your notification. {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Save Manage followed notifications Close Followed notifications Please log in to use this feature Log In Don't have an account? Sign Up Today Related to this story Most Popular Former SCCH doctor indicted by federal grand jury on 7 charges On April 29, a one-time doctor at Smyth County Community Hospital was arraigned on seven federal indictments related to an alleged sexual rela… Marion council acts to help Hayes attend meetings electronically As she’s able, the recuperating councilmember Debra Hayes can now take part in Marion Town Council meetings. Marion's VFW honors law enforcement Officers of the Year A Marion police officer who continued to serve others when his own needs were serious was one of the Smyth County Officer of the Year honorees. Marion firefighters help battle Wytheville blaze, welcome long-awaited engine On April 25, a building familiar to many people burned. The building, most commonly associated with its stint as a Bob Evans restaurant, was d… Oak Point teacher honored in Richmond ceremony Tuesday, Hunter Trivette was honored as one of Virginia’s Regional Teachers of the Year as the Commonwealth named its Teacher of the Year from… Watch Now: Related Video US Lawmakers Back Taiwan's Participation at WTO Analysis: What Came Out of the Trump-Xi Summit? Analysis: What Came Out of the Trump-Xi Summit? 'No sign' of China's willingness to pressure Iran after Trump's visit 'No sign' of China's willingness to pressure Iran after Trump's visit No Major Trade Deal Made On Trump’s Beijing Trip No Major Trade Deal Made On Trump’s Beijing Trip
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Former SCCH doctor indicted by federal grand jury on 7 charges On April 29, a one-time doctor at Smyth County Community Hospital was arraigned on seven federal indictments related to an alleged sexual rela…
Marion council acts to help Hayes attend meetings electronically As she’s able, the recuperating councilmember Debra Hayes can now take part in Marion Town Council meetings.
Marion's VFW honors law enforcement Officers of the Year A Marion police officer who continued to serve others when his own needs were serious was one of the Smyth County Officer of the Year honorees.
Marion firefighters help battle Wytheville blaze, welcome long-awaited engine On April 25, a building familiar to many people burned. The building, most commonly associated with its stint as a Bob Evans restaurant, was d…
Oak Point teacher honored in Richmond ceremony Tuesday, Hunter Trivette was honored as one of Virginia’s Regional Teachers of the Year as the Commonwealth named its Teacher of the Year from…
