QUINNIMONT, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Steep Valley Fire remains at 2,206 acres and is 100% contained as of Monday evening, November 20th, 2023.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
The National Park Service (NPS) says that this will be the final update for the Steep Valley Fire.
Continued downsizing of personnel will occur in the coming days. To date, there has been one minor injury to a firefighter.
The closure order has been lifted for the fire area, and visitors should use extreme caution due to fire-weakened trees.
People are encouraged however, to avoid the area due to hazardous conditions.
“Firefighters will continue to monitor any remaining pockets of minimal activity and will respond as necessary.”, said Nicholas DePaulo, Incident Commander Trainee. “We continue to ask the public’s assistance in being aware of their surroundings so that everyone stays safe in the reopened area.”, DePaulo continued.
With this being the final regular fire update, please visit the fire’s incident information page and the park’s Facebook page for information related to the Steep Valley Fire.
