State foresters say they have made significant progress containing a wildfire in Botetourt (BAHT'-uh-tawt) County that has burned 780 acres.
Working in steep and rocky terrain, firefighters have used hand tools and bulldozers to create a line around the fire. The Virginia Department of Forestry reported Thursday the fire is 70 percent contained.
Still, the department expects the fire will have scorched more than 1,300 acres before it is fully snuffed.
Officials blame the improper disposal of hot ashes for sparking the fire. Dry, windy conditions spread the flames.
There have been no injuries or property damage.
Comment: One wonders if there is a connection between this wildfire outbreak and the recent "loud booms" (potentially overhead meteor explosions) heard in the end of March:
For a second day, people are wondering what's causing the ground to shake and where the loud booms are coming from...
Edna H. wrote, "I am in the Denbigh Section of Newport News. We have already had 4 loud blasts in less than an hour. What is going on????"
Linda T asked "Where are the sonic booms coming from?"
Comment: One wonders if there is a connection between this wildfire outbreak and the recent "loud booms" (potentially overhead meteor explosions) heard in the end of March: