Accomack County, Virginia · Wildfire
| Metric | Last report | Now | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Size | — |
250 acres
Aug 13, 11:00 AM
|
— |
| Containment | — |
50%
Aug 13, 11:00 AM
|
— |
| Crew size | — |
8
Aug 13, 11:00 AM
|
— |
| Money spent | — |
$5,400
Aug 13, 11:00 AM
|
— |
The Clearwater Fire is a wildfire near Accomack County, Virginia. It has burned about 250 acres (about 189 football fields). Crews have boxed in 50% of its edge; the other 50% isn't contained yet. It was first reported 2 days ago. About 8 people are on it, run by a Type 4 IC.
The size and containment above are current as of Thursday, August 13th at 11:00 a.m. CDT.
No forecast is available for this fire's location right now.
About 8 people are assigned to this fire, run by a Type 4 IC. About $5,400 has been spent on it so far.
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No other active fires are near this one right now. It's on its own.
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