Firefighters Contain 1-Acre Brush Fire Sparked by Downed Power Line

March 14, 2026 | Frederick, VA

Firefighters from Brush 19 are actively battling a 1-acre woods fire that was ignited by a downed power line. The blaze is now largely contained, with crews conducting overhaul operations to prevent any re-ignition. The incident response began early on March 14 at around 4:16 a.m. Officials have reported no injuries so far and are investigating the power line malfunction as the probable cause.

Brush 19 on scene 1 acre woods from downed power line, mostly knocked down, overhaul to do

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