Forest Service Wildland Fire Update: Kennedy Peak Fire in Page County, VA 11/15/19 9:00 AM
Release Date: Nov 15, 2019
Contact(s): Eric Freels (540) 705-5820
Forest Service Wildland Fire Update: Kennedy Peak Fire in Page County, VA 11/15/19 9:00 AM
Current Status |
The Kennedy Peak Fire is located on the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests within the Lee Ranger District in Page County, VA approximately 9 miles south/southeast of the town of Woodstock. The fire is approximately 1 1/2 miles north of Kennedy Peak. |
Counties |
Page, VA |
Estimated Acreage |
Approximately 100 acres |
Containment |
There is no estimate of containment at this time. |
Cause and Date Started |
The cause of this fire is under investigation. The fire was first reported at approximately 4:00 PM on Thursday, November 14, 2019. |
Resources on the Fire |
Approximately 40 firefighters and support staff including two wildland engines, a dozer and 4 state units, a Jobs Corps module and resources from Shenandoah National Park. A Helicopter and other resources are being ordered. |
Cooperators |
Shenandoah National Park |
Restrictions and Closures |
Use caution and obey all road and trail closures for your safety. Please drive slowly on state Hwy 675 as fire suppression activity will be on-going. •Kennedy Peak Trail (FR #408 from Hebron Gap and #408A) •Stephens Trailhead and Trial #458 •Kennedy Peak look out parking area off of Hwy 675. |
Plans for Today |
Firefighters are scouting the fire location and working to protect private land and resources at risk. Additional firefighters are being mobilized to assist with the fire suppression operations. |
Fire weather |
Partly sunny today with humidity around 37%. Light winds predicted for today. Temperatures mid-30’s to mid- 40’s. No rain is forecasted in the next few days. Winds are predicted to increase on Saturday. |
Other Fire Information |
The top priority of fire managers is firefighter and public safety. Driving visibility may be limited in the fire vicinity due to smoky conditions. Area residents and visitors may smell smoke overnight and for several days. |