As the Matts Creek wildfire within James River Face Wilderness of the Jefferson National Forest grows, fire officials held a press conference at the James River Footbridge in Big Island on Saturday to address concerns about evacuations and provide new information about containment.
As the Matts Creek wildfire within James River Face Wilderness of the Jefferson National Forest grows, fire officials held a press conference at the James River Footbridge in Big Island on Saturday to address concerns about evacuations and provide new information about containment.
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A section of the Appalachian Trail near Matts Creek Shelter remains closed to overnight camping after at least one couple had a harrowing experience with aggressive bears.