(Madison)- The Virginia Department of Forestry is helping local fire departments fight back a 20-acre wildfire in Madison County. Forestry Department officials say the fire began late Tuesday, at which point immediate actions were taken to suppress the fire. Officials say due to the remote, steep and rocky terrain, containment of the fire — roughly the size of 20 football fields — has been difficult. The fire has reportedly slowly continued growing in size. The wildfire is located near the Quaker Run Road area in the area of Syria. The Department of Forestry said there are currently no homes or structures in danger.
