Wildfires prompt Virginia's state of emergency declaration

Virginia's governor has declared a state of emergency as wildfires burn in Patrick County and Madison County, including within Shenandoah National Park. The Quaker Run Wildfire in Madison County has burned an estimated 2,480 acres, while crews are also battling the Tuggles Gap fire in Patrick County. The emergency declaration will allow for additional resources and support to be deployed. The Madison County fire has prompted evacuations, and it is estimated that it will take at least two weeks to fully extinguish the fire. Dry conditions and strong winds have contributed to the spread of the wildfires.