Event Brief
Prescribed Fires Planned in Local National Forests
Filed: Apr 09, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
Summary: Controlled burns are set to take place in George Washington and Jefferson National Forests to manage vegetation and reduce wildfire risk.
WHO: U.S. Forest Service
WHAT: Prescribed fires
WHEN: Apr 09, 2026 at 10:44 AM ET
WHERE: Falls Church, VA
WHY: To manage vegetation and reduce the risk of wildfires.
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