Virginia governor declares state of emergency as crews battle wildfires
by Associated Press from on (#6G6KF)
Two fires, in Madison county and Patrick county, broke containment lines amid dry conditions and high winds
The Virginia governor, Glenn Youngkin, declared a state of emergency on Tuesday as firefighters responded to two wildfires amid dry conditions and high winds.
The declaration allows Virginia to mobilize additional resources, staff and equipment to help with the response, the governor's office said in a news release. The operation involves the Virginia national guard, the department of forestry, the department of emergency management and other agencies.
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