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    Default VA-VAF-Point2

    Location: near Fort Valley, VA ; Massanutten Mountain between Veach Gap and Sherman Gap; 38.88, -78.333889
    Acres: 181
    ROS: slow
    ROC: head fire 6-8'; group tree torching with active fire backing, 2-3' flame lengths
    heat wave, dry soil
    Structures:not threatened but could be
    Special Hazards: smoky or hazy conditions
    Resources:
    Firefighters: Lonesome Pine Type II Crew (21 people), South Carolina Type II Crew (22 people); 2 Squads (20 people); Helicopter Crew (3 people); Overhead & Support staff: 38

    Other Resources: (1) Type 3 helicopter; (1) Type 2 helicopter; (1) VDOF Bull Dozer; (2) FS Bull Dozers; (2) FS Engines
    Total Personnel: 101

    Radio Frequencies:
    Weather Info:
    Other Comments: started 6/25/2012 @1338

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    Maps:
    Agency Website: George Washington & Jefferson National Forests: http://www.fs.usda.gov/gwj
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    Inciweb:

    http://www.inciweb.org/incident/2947/

    623 acres
    163 personnel
    5% contained

    Significant Events: Fire continues to spread west and south along ridgetops. Torching and active backing fire. Fire received 1/4" of rain on Friday night. The rain will not put out the fire.

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