BLAND COUNTY, VA (WOAY)- Crews are currently battling a fire on East River Mountain.
According to Bland County Emergency Management, the fire started in the 7100 block of Laurel Fork Road and is moving north. Residents on East River Mountain Road are being evacuated, and a temporary shelter is set up at Bland County Elementary School.
The Virginia Department of Forestry is currently reporting that the fire spans 200 acres and is about 35% contained. Earlier, the fire was reported to be spanning 80 acres and was 0% contained.
This story is developing, we’ll update you when we hear more.
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