UPDATE: Fires are now under control. Please click here for an update on the brush fires in Louisa County.

Updated Release – 9:14 PM -Due to the metal gym being school property, please remember to store any firearms in the locked trunk of your vehicle. We have activated our Emergency Operations Center, and it is managing all Louisa County and mutual aid resources as well as helping make arrangements for those impacted by the fire. Some roads are being closed to keep traffic away from danger. We thank our surrounding counties and partner agencies for their support.

LOUISA, VIRGINIA – March 20, 2024 – The Louisa County Board of Supervisors has announced a local State of Emergency in response to a significant fire breakout near Shannon Hill Rd. This measure was enacted at 5:30 PM today, prompting the evacuation of residents in the vicinity of W. Old Mountain and Yanceyville Road.

Roads Currently evacuated are:

• West Old Mountain Road – 1 mile from intersection of Shannon Hill Rd. (605)
• Yanceyville Rd – 1 Mile from intersection of Shannon Hill Rd (605)
• Vigor Road – East side of the road
• Tupalo Ridge 
• Twin Oaks

To accommodate those affected by the evacuation, an emergency shelter has been set up at the metal gymnasium behind the Louisa County Middle School. Authorities assure that pets are also welcome at the shelter, ensuring the safety and comfort of all evacuees. Pets are welcome at the shelter.

Alice Bougie

Animals needing evacuations: As per CART small Animals can be taken to the middle school, they are set up and ready to take Animals in now. LIVESTOCK as per CART your POC is Melinda McCALL at 540-967-2974. There are local farmers available with trailers that will assist. I do not have any further information about livestock at this time. – information provided by Alice Bougie

The Emergency Operations Center has been activated to coordinate all Louisa County and mutual aid resources. Additionally, it is facilitating arrangements for individuals impacted by the fire. Some road closures have been implemented to divert traffic away from the danger zone.

For those seeking shelter, the Louisa County Middle School is located at 1009 Davis Hwy, Mineral, VA 23117, with the emergency shelter situated directly behind the facility. Residents are encouraged to direct any inquiries to the Emergency Operations Center at 540-967-1234 or visit louisacounty.gov/eoc for updates as the situation unfolds.

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