Dozens of wildfires burn 2,390 acres across Georgia
Georgia Forestry Commission officials responded Saturday to more than 130 wildfires that burned 2,390 acres across the state.
The agency shared an ariel photo of Lumpkin County, where several fires burned in recent days, including a seven-acre blaze along Lumpkin Ben Higgins Road that was 0% contained as of Friday, according to its website.
Lumpkin Battalion Chief Daniel Morris said everything that was burning Saturday was either addressed or extinguished. The wildfires were 100% contained. he said.
“As far as I know, I don’t think any public was in danger,” he said Sunday.
Dry and windy conditions led to a Red Flag warning that went into effect for North and Middle Georgia from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday.
On Sunday, the National Weather Service said the winds had died down, but dry conditions were still apparent.
“Conditions for (Sunday) are slightly better than (Saturday), but we still need you to please be extremely cautious with anything that may start fires outdoors,” the commission stated.
Other wildfires were reported over the weekend in Walker, Early and Rabun counties, according to the agency’s website.
