TRI-CITIES, Tenn./Va. (WJHL) — Brush fires have been reported across the region Saturday as high winds and dry conditions cause Red Flag Warnings to continue into the evening.
According to the National Weather Service (NWS), Red Flag Warnings are in effect in the mountains of East Tennessee until 11 p.m. and in Smyth, Tazewell and Wythe counties in Virginia until 8 p.m.
Virginia’s wildfire response viewing map indicates that the following fires were active as of 5:30 p.m. Saturday:
- Dickenson Co.: Brush Creek Fire; 1 acre, 100% contained
- Scott Co.: 4 acres, 0% contained
- Washington Co.: Pickett Lane; 3 acres, 0% contained
A larger wildfire named “Big Glow Fire” in Lee County is considered contained and no longer active:
- Lee Co.: Big Glow Fire; 2,875 acres, 100% contained
Tennessee’s wildfire viewing map shows there were two fires listed as active in the region Saturday afternoon:
- Hawkins Co.: Harris Hollow Road; less than 1 acre, 0% contained
- Johnson Co.: Claude Brown Lane; less than 1 acre, 0% contained
Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged during Red Flag Warnings, and cigarette butts are encouraged to be put out safely in an ashtray rather than thrown into a grassy area amid dry conditions…