Wildfires Ravage Bedford County, Prompting School Closures and Air Quality Concerns
The Matts Creek wildfire in Bedford County, Virginia, has grown to approximately 1,200 acres and remains 0% contained. Around 80 firefighters and support staff, along with helicopters and air tankers, are responding to the fire. Several trails and a school have been temporarily closed due to air quality concerns. The cause of the fire is undetermined, and fire restrictions are in place for the area.