11/16/2025
On Sunday at 0847 11/16/25 Nelson County Dispatched a fire all call for a fast moving brush fire at the intersection of Rockfish River Rd and Farrar Bridge Ln. A large tree had fallen on a power line which started a ground fire. Approximately 1 acre of medium sized fuels were on fire when the first unit arrived on scene. A local homeowner cut a fire line with a bulldozer which contained the fire. Virginia Department of Forestry also responded with their bulldozer. Units remained on scene for “mop up” (a term meaning put all the hot spots out). Nelson County Volunteer units and Wintergreen units cleared around 1100. No injuries or property loss occurred.
Wintergreen Fire & Rescue Tanker 62, Attack 62
Lovingston Volunteer Fire Department Co. 1 Brush 18, Attack 16, Tanker 12, Tanker 14
Rockfish Valley Volunteer Fire Dept. Inc. Brush 54, Tanker 53, Tanker 54
Faber Volunteer Fire Department Brush 39, Attack 36, Tanker 31
Virginia Department of Forestry Responded with an Engine and Bulldozer
