Prescribed fires begin in Monongahela National Forest

FILE - Seneca Rocks rises behind the Monongahela National Forest Discovery Center in eastern West Virginia, June 24, 2017. A program offering cash and free outdoor adventures to remote workers to move to West Virginia with the hope of offsetting population losses has welcomed 143 new residents in the year since it launched, officials announced Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Virtanen, File) (Michael Virtanen, Copyright 2017 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

MONONGAHELA, W.Va. – Monongahela National Forest has multiple prescribed fires that will be taking place this week to help reduce overgrown vegetation.

The fires will result in two main areas being closed for multiple days to ensure safety:

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  • Upper Greenbrier North Unit, 465 acres (Pocahontas County, County Route 250/4)
  • Brushy Mountain Units, 637 acres (Greenbrier County, Pond Lick Road and Slash Lick Road)

Due to the fires, there may be increased smoke in the area. If you encounter heavy smoke while driving, slow down and turn on your headlights. For more information on your air quality, visit here.

You can stay informed about the fires here.