Wildfire Near Natural Bridge Station Contained

A 36-acre fire near Natural Bridge Station off of Va. 130 was fully contained yesterday afternoon. 

The Glasgow Fire Department and Rockbridge County Fire and Rescue responded to a call about the fire off of Clarktown Road at 11 p.m. on Tuesday, according to Rockbridge Fire and Rescue Deputy Chief Kevin Moore. 

After locating the fire and determining that it could not be accessed by firetrucks due to the terrain, local crews handed the incident over to the Virginia Department of Forestry. 

Firefighters with the VDOF and the USDA Forest Service worked throughout the day on Wednesday creating fire lines, and reported full containment on Wednesday afternoon. 

According to Cory Swift, spokesperson for the VDOF, some personnel have remained on scene to monitor the area, and prevent any re-ignitions. 

Swift said the officials have determined that the fire was manmade, and are working with local law enforcement to determine the exact cause.