Wildfires continue to burn in southeast Georgia
The Northeast Forest Fire Prevention Commission (NFFPC) Incident Management Team assumed command of the Racepond and Sweat Farm Fires. This is the NFFPC team’s second trip to South Georgia, since they also assisted with fires in 2007. NFFPC represents land management agencies of the New England states, White Mountain National Forest, Canadian Atlantic Provinces, and Quebec. The team will continue to manage and provide extended attack and assist in Initial attack for any new fire outbreaks. Cooperators: Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge; Georgia Forestry Commission; Florida Division of Forestry; U.S. Forest Service; Greater Okefenokee Association of Landowners (GOAL); Georgia Emergency Management Agency; Rayonier; Superior Pine; Langdale; GDOT; GSP; FLDOT; Georgia DNR; Georgia Aviation Authority; Georgia National Guard; Georgia DOC; County Fire Departments; Toledo Manufacturing Company; Charlton, Ware and Clinch Counties; and the Cities of Folkston and Homerville.Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge - News
They continue to patrol for hot spots and provide structure protection in the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. Crews continue to monitor the situation. The Northeast Forest Fire Prevention Commission (NFFPC) Incident Management Team assumed command
A spokeswoman for firefighters at the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge says two big fires have become a single blaze and have crossed outside the refuge boundary. Haven Cook, a spokeswoman for the firefighting command, said Wednesday that the Honey
A mixture of gases and fine particles from burning trees and other plants from wildfires in the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge in Georgia have reached the Lowcountry and have bumped the local air quality rating to 154. Mind you, healthy levels
By Terry Dickson Thunderstorms that dropped rain in Southeast Georgia on Monday also started four fires, two of which were burning inside the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. The new starts are a setback for the team that continues to battle the
Thunderstorms Thursday afternoon and night dropped 1? to 2? inches of rain on areas of the 280527-acre Honey Prairie Fire Complex that has alternately crept and run through the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge since lightning started the original
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Fire activity was light around most areas of the Honey Prairie Fire on Sunday. Rain showers provided minimal moisture, primarily in the south and southwestern portions of the Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge. Meteorologists predict that conditions will become hotter and drier over the next few days, however, increasing the potential for fire activity to increase. Honey Prairie firefighters did battle one spot fire and one new fire in the northwestern area of the fire, closest to the Spooner area. Both fires were contained. If conditions allow it, fire crews will conduct strategic firing operations in the area west of the Stephen C. Foster State Park and north along the boundary of the Refuge.
To provide for firefighter and public safety, the public is urged to avoid areas where fire equipment is operating. Also, please use caution around trees in the fire area. Fire can weaken the root system of trees and may make them more susceptible to falling, especially in high winds.
Fire crews from over 47 states are assisting the Georgia Forestry Commission and the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge fire suppression effort. Assistance from these outside resources will help provide much needed rest for local fire crews and help contain these fires much quicker.
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164 Engines 9 dozers 17 water tenders 10 helicopters 6 Crews 1,091 personnelCooperators: Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge; Georgia Forestry Commission; Florida Division of Forestry; U.S. Forest Service; Greater Okefenokee Association of Landowners (GOAL); Georgia Emergency Management Agency; Rayonier; Superior Pine; Langdale; GDOT; GSP; FLDOT; Georgia DNR; Georgia Aviation Authority; Georgia National Guard; Georgia DOC; County Fire Departments; Toledo Manufacturing Company; Charlton, Ware and Clinch Counties; and the City of Folkston.
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