helicopters could operate.
Firefighters from our volunteer companies turned out in force, and traveled to the scene to directly aid in firefighting efforts. Orange County has five volunteer companies serving our residents: Barboursville Volunteer Fire Department, Gordonsville Volunteer Fire Company (VFC), Lake of the Woods Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company, Mine Run VFC, and Orange VFC. These companies are built from a strong foundation of volunteer fire service in Orange County. To keep the tradition alive and help protect our community, more volunteers are needed. Visit www.joinocvafireems.org to learn more about serving as a volunteer firefighter.
“ Bambi Buckets ” allow aircraft to carry hundreds of gallons of water to use in fire suppression. They can refill at lakes. Some, like the one pictured, can refill in shallow water thanks to pumps located on the base of the bucket.
While wildfires can and do begin by natural causes, the Virginia Department of Forestry indicates that nine out of ten are caused by people. The fall fire season runs through the end of November. Please do your part to prevent the spread of additional wildfires this year. Learn more about the steps you can take to prevent wildfires by visiting the Virginia Department of Forestry wildfire prevention webpage.
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