Update: Mount Pleasant wildfire grows to 11,000 acres, 45% contained
WSLS 10 Staff
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AMHERST COUNTY (WSLS 10) - The wildfire in Amherst County covers 11,000 acres.
Authorities say 13 engines, three helicopters, and more than 250 members of personnel have been assigned to containment efforts, resulting in a 45-percent containment.
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There will be a public meeting on Friday at 7 p.m., at Pedlar Fire Hall in Amherst.
The Virginia Department Forestry urge you to sse caution and be aware of the following closures.
Road Closures:
North Fork Road (SR 635) closed at Panther Mountain (FR #1286)
Thrasher's Creek Road (SR 617) is closed at Molly's Mountain due to firefighting activities. Local traffic will be permitted
The Mount Pleasant National Scenic Area is temporarily closed due to fire activities. All roads and trails within the Scenic Area are temporarily closed including Wiggins Spring Road/Hog Camp Gap
Road (FR #48) is closed from the junction at State Route 634 (Coffeytown Road) through to Salt Log Gap
Coon Bridge Road (FR #1167)
Cow Camp Road (FR #520)
Fletcher Mountain Road (FR #507)
Trail Closures:
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (FT #1) from Long Mountain Wayside to Salt Log Gap
