Overnight wildfire reported near Peaks of Otter at Blue Ridge Parkway contained [Video]

A 12-acre forest fire near Peaks of Otter is now contained after an hours-long, overnight effort.

According to the National Park Service, firefighters responded to reports of a wildfire near the Peaks of Otter area on the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Chief Todd Stone with the Bedford Fire Department said his team was returning from another call when they headed towards Peaks of Otter for the fire.

HOW A LACK OF FEDERAL RESOURCES PLAYED A ROLE IN THE FIREFIGHT: https://wset.com/news/local/firefighters-respond-to-reports-of-a-wildfire-near-peaks-of-otter-area-virginia-officials-say-march-2024
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