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Arson suspected in Bedford County wildfire

By WTOP Staff

THAXTON, Va. (AP) — The Virginia Department of Forestry says arson is the suspected cause of a wildfire in Bedford County.

The fire occurred April 10 on Taylor Mountain off Murray Hollow Road in Thaxton.

A reward of up to $2,000 is being offered for information that leads to a conviction.

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