Virginia’s Governor Declares State of Emergency as Firefighters Battle Wildfires

Virginia’s Governor Declares State of Emergency as Firefighters Battle Wildfires
Firefighters try to stop the western spread of the Quaker Run Wildfire in Madison County, Va., on Nov. 5, 2023. Virginia Department of Forestry via AP
The Associated Press
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Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin declared a state of emergency Tuesday as firefighters responded to two wildfires that 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.