Restoring Pilot Mountain: One Year After the Grindstone Fire
This time last year, our firefighting crews were preparing to demobilize and head home after fighting the Grindstone Fire on Pilot Mountain. The mountain has come a long way since then. Now, after the first leaf fall and one year later, visitors are hard pressed to find any signs of what became coined as a devastating fire. Learn more about the recovery and regrowth on Pilot Mountain one year after the Grindstone Fire.
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Forest Protection
Revisiting the Sauratown Mountain and Grindstone fires serves as a good reminder to be safe with campfires
The Sauratown Mountain Fire consumed 40 acres in November of 2021. The fire was caused by human error. Remember to be safe with your campfires this fall. We are our best defense against wildfire.
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