Several Virginia counties under air quality alert

Several Virginia counties are under air quality alerts.
Several Virginia counties are under air quality alerts.(WDBJ7)
Published: Nov. 20, 2023 at 7:58 AM EST
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(WDBJ) - Several counties across Virginia are under an air quality alert due to smoke from the Matts Creek wildfire in Bedford County.

The fire has spread 7,614 acres and is 27% contained, according to the U.S. Forest Service.

The following counties are under air quality alert:

  • Bath County
  • Alleghany County
  • Botetourt County
  • Bedford County
  • Campbell County
  • Amherst County
  • Rockbridge County

Click here for stories about the Matts Creek fire.