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| event_type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| ncei_event_id | 5,272,153 |
| episode_id | 1,124,688 |
| begin_utc | 2001-11-18T05:00:00+00:00 |
| end_utc | 2001-11-22T04:59:00+00:00 |
| state | VIRGINIA |
| cz_type | C |
| cz_name | ALBEMARLE |
| deaths_direct | 0 |
| deaths_indirect | 0 |
| injuries_direct | 0 |
| injuries_indirect | 0 |
| wfo_source | PARK/FOREST SERVICE |
| episode_narrative | The lack of rainfall during the fall of 2001 created a buildup of dry fuels such as leaves, branches, and brush on forest floors, which resulted in high fire danger. Because of the dry conditions, an ember from an unattended fire, a discarded cigarette, a spark from machinery or a rifle, or lightning could easily start a fire. Due to the high fire danger, the governor of Virginia instituted a statewide outdoor burning ban between October 15th and December 11th. Even with precautions in place, several wildfires broke out during the month of November. Statewide, 999 fires burned 10,909 acres during the fall season. Gusty winds caused a few fires to rapidly spread out of control and consume hundreds of acres. In Page County, a brush fire which started on Dovel Mountain on the 19th burned around 1000 acres before being brought under control on the 28th. Gusty winds turned the 15 acre "Hickory Run" fire into an 850 acre inferno within 24 hours which resulted in the evacuation of the Shenandoah Gap development. On the evening of the 19th, one home was burned to the ground in the development and another sustained significant fire damage. Twenty five other homes in the community were spared by the firefighter's efforts. A smaller fire burned in the Lucas Hollow area nearby on the 21st. Rapid response kept the fire from expanding beyond 50 acres and it was contained the same day. In Albemarle County, a large "ground based" fire began along Route 633 northwest of Covesville on the 18th, most likely sparked by a discarded cigarette. The fire burned up Heard Mountain and led to the closure of Heard Mountain Road. It burned a total of 1100 acres before being brought under control on the 21st. |
| event_narrative | A wildfire which started along Route 633 northwest of Covesville burned 1100 acres. |
| year | 2,001 |
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