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Backus Fire
2021 · CACDD
Acres Burned
27
Containment
100%
Location
CACDD
Year
2021
Structures
—
Casualties
—
Containment progress
100%
🔥 Fire Summary
The Backus Fire in New River Gorge National Park has grown to over 2,200 acres and is nearing containment after crews engaged in suppression efforts.
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Final
100% contained
at 27 acres. Recovery operations begin.
This fire occurred 5 years ago. Recent news archives may not cover it.
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