AMHERST COUNTY, Va. – UPDATE
Dozens of firefighters are working to extinguish a wildfire in Amherst County that started Tuesday afternoon.
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About 50 firefighters from the U.S. Forest Service and the Virginia Department of Forestry are still working to fully contain the fire, located near Snowden.
Motorists should anticipate temporary single-lane closures along the U.S. Route 501 corridor, between Glasgow and Snowden, as crews work to remove hazards and secure fire lines.
Stay with 10 News as this story develops.
ORIGINAL STORY
An Amherst County road is closed as multiple crews work to extinguish a wildfire in Amherst County on Tuesday afternoon.
Virginia Route 310, near Hercules Road, is closed in both directions. This closure is also right near the James River Foot Bridge.
Multiple fire departments from Amherst and Rockbridge counties are working the scene, according to the Big Island Volunteer Fire Company.