Firefighters extinguish wildfire caused by downed power line

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — A wildfire caused by a downed power line in Bedford County kept firefighters busy on Monday evening.

Crews responded to a wildfire off Oslin Creek Road just before 7:00 p.m. When units arrived, they reported finding a fire underneath a power line.

Firefighters described the environment as rough terrain with numerous dry ravines, rocky ridges and ground covered with thick duff…

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