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Thu., November 29, 2012 8:38am
A 215-acre fire burning near the Black and Springer mountains in northern Georgia is about 85 percent contained. Officials with the U.S. Forest Service expect the fire to be fully contained by Thursday.
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Fri., August 17, 2012 2:18pm
Georgia is sending 45 firefighters west to help control wildfires raging along the Oregon-California border. The Barry Point fire covers more than 79,000 acres, and it’s just one of several burning in Oregon in the midst of hot, dry weather.
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Mon., August 13, 2012 7:52am
Federal officials are partnering with state agencies to conserve land in Southeast Georgia recently hit by large wildfires. The agreement provides $8 million dollars for the protection and enhancement of Clinch County's Arabia Bay.
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Tue., May 1, 2012 3:25pm
US Forest Service officials say, they expect to have three more air tankers to tackle this year's wildfire season. And ten more are on the way for next year. The service could call on the military aircraft when large fires get out of control anywhere in the country, including South Georgia. A burn ban is going into effect Tuesday.
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Fri., April 13, 2012 11:00am
The Georgia Department of Transportation is warning drivers in South Georgia to look out for roads obscured by smoke from a wildfire burning in northern Florida. DOT officials said smoke from the large fire is expected to push into parts of southern Georgia through this weekend.
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Thu., April 12, 2012 3:15pm
Dry conditions mean wildfire danger is high in many places. Ongoing drought is to blame. State officials urge caution.
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Wed., February 8, 2012 5:07pm
Forecasters are predicting more dangerous conditions for the spring wildfire season. Rains expected this month could improve conditions, but not enough to help already dry areas. New vegetation could add to the problem.
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Wed., January 11, 2012 10:30am
Cumberland Island's top official says investigators believe a 43-acre wilderness was started by a person, but they do not suspect it's a case of arson. Island Superintendent Fred Boyles declined Wednesday to provide details on the investigation into the fire that's been burning for the past week on the island off Georgia's coast. He says the investigation still isn't complete.
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Thu., December 15, 2011 8:55am
A wildfire that's scorched more than 480 square miles in the Okefenokee Swamp is still burning deep underground after nearly eight months, though officials said it grew by just an acre since October.
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Wed., August 3, 2011 5:14pm
Georgia fire officials say, less than 100 fire personnel will be working the Okefenokee Swamp's Honey Praire Fire by this weekend. The officials say, they are "right-sizing" fire-fighting efforts based on ground conditions. At its worst, fire-figters and support staff numbered about 1,000.
