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A section of the Blue Ridge Parkway that closed because of the Matts Creek wildfire near Big Island has reopened as several inches of rain Tuesday greatly helped in the firefighting efforts.
A section of the Blue Ridge Parkway that closed because of the Matts Creek wildfire near Big Island has reopened as several inches of rain Tuesday greatly helped in the firefighting efforts.
After assessing conditions and removing downed trees, debris and other hazards, park rangers and park maintenance staff have started reopening roads in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
The Matts Creek Fire near Big Island has surpassed 10,000 acres just more than a week after it started and is 27% contained, according to an update Monday from the U.S. Forest Service.
The Matts Creek Fire near Big Island has surpassed 10,000 acres just more than a week after it started and is 27% contained, according to an update Monday from the U.S. Forest Service.