Chestnut Mtn

active fire

Wildfire

ACRES BURNED

353

STATE

Georgia

ORIGIN COUNTY
Whitfield
containment

85%

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34.6179835932827, -85.0411694393121

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2025-02-26

TIMELINE

7 days

February 26

Detected

March 6

LAST UPDATED
Wind Dynamics

first 2 will be pulled from the fire automatically.

Can have dynamic values. Ie > Higher wind value raises directional randomness value.

Time Scale

Inherent speed (at zero wind). Controls the overall speed of the simulation, affecting how quickly particles move and update.

3.5x

Wind Speed

Controls the velocity of particle movement, simulating how wind speed affects ember and heat plume transport.

11mph

Wind Direction

The prevailing direction of the wind as provided by the closest NWS weather station, expressed in degrees.

N(0)E(90)S(180)W(270) 0degrees

Directional Randomness

Simulates turbulence and local wind variations by adding random fluctuations to particle trajectories, similar to fire-induced wind eddies.

12%
Particle Dynamics

Can also have dynamic values. Ie > Higher wind reduces scale decay. Or Higher acreage increases. More than 30 hotspots increases particle lifespan. Etc.

Particle Lifespan

Determines how long each heat visualization element persists, analogous to the duration of visible thermal signatures in infrared imagery.

30frames

Particle Density

Controls the concentration of visualization elements within each burst, similar to the density of detected thermal signatures in a given area.

20%

Particle Scale Decay

Determines how quickly particles diminish in size over their lifespan, representing the cooling and dissipation of thermal signatures.

60%

Particle Scale Variation

Controls the range of initial particle sizes, simulating the variation in intensity of thermal signatures across a detection area.

80%
Burst/Emitter Dynamics

(⛔️ Some of these aren't totally working.). Controls the detailed behavior of fire particle emission patterns.

Burst Frequency

Sets how often new groups of particles are emitted, simulating the pulsing nature of thermal plumes and intermittent fire behavior.

2per sec

Particles Per Burst

Determines the number of thermal signatures released in each emission event, representing the intensity of individual heat releases.

3

Burst Duration

Controls how long each emission event lasts, analogous to the duration of individual thermal pulses in fire behavior.

0.3sec

Gap Between Bursts

Sets the cooling or rest period between emission events, representing the cyclical nature of fire intensity fluctuations.

0.2sec

Burst Length Variation

Adds randomness to the duration of each burst, simulating the natural variability in fire behavior and thermal signature patterns.

50%
Incident Data

CAUSE

Human

BEHAVIOR
Moderate

BEHAVIOR DETAILS
  1. Creeping
  2. Smoldering
  3. Flanking

Nearest CITY
Dalton

PRIMARY FUEL TYPE?
Timber (Litter and Understory)

Description

Chestnut Mountain

Response

Lead Protecting AGENCY

USFS

TOTAL PERSONNEL

25

DISPATCH CENTER
Georgia Interagency Coordination Center
PROPERTY OWNERSHIP

Federal
(USFS)

WEATHER

Nearby Air Quality
AQI

*

34.6179835932827, -85.0411694393121

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forecast

From the Web

External data is not official

Information pulled “from the web” is compiled from sources that include non-official data, and is not confirmed by a human reviewer.

1. Start Time & Info

**Start Date/Time/Location** The Chestnut Mountain Fire began on Wednesday, February 27, 2025, near the Chestnut Mountain Shooting Range in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, located in Gordon and Whitfield counties, Georgia[4]. **Size and Containment** As of the latest reports, the fire has grown to approximately 425 acres and remains 0% contained[4][3]. **Growth and Rate of Spread** The fire has been expanding due to dry and windy conditions. Despite efforts by firefighters, the fire continues to grow, fueled by low humidity and gusty winds[1][4]. **Containment Efforts** Firefighters from the U.S. Forest Service (USFS), Georgia Forestry Commission, and local fire departments are working to contain the fire. They are using ground crews, helicopters, and drones with infrared cameras to monitor and combat the fire. Containment lines are being dug to remove fuel sources, but the fire's spread has been challenging due to windy conditions[1][4].

2. Evacuations & Closures

**Evacuation Orders** Currently, there are no mandatory evacuation orders in place. However, residents are advised to be prepared and aware of the fire's progress[4]. **Evacuation Warnings** No specific evacuation warnings have been issued, but the public is cautioned about the ongoing fire and potential smoke impacts[4]. **Road Closures** There are road closures in effect, particularly in areas around the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, but specific roads are not detailed in the latest reports[3]. **For more information, visit:** - [U.S. Forest Service Incident Report]: This report provides updates on the fire's size, containment, and other relevant details. - [Whitfield County News]: For local updates and advisories related to the fire. - [WeatherBug Fire Updates]: For real-time fire watch details and maps.

3. Current Impact

**Injuries and Fatalities** There are no reported injuries or fatalities directly related to the Chestnut Mountain Fire[4]. **Structures Impacted** Currently, no structures are threatened by the fire[4]. **Power Outages** There are no reported power outages directly attributed to the Chestnut Mountain Fire[4]. **Notable Impacts** The fire is expected to continue impacting air quality in the area near Dalton and Resaca, with smoke likely to affect the region for several days[4].

4. Current Outlook

**Containment Projections** The fire remains a significant concern due to ongoing dry and windy conditions. Full suppression is the objective, but containment efforts are challenging due to the weather[1][4]. **Weather and Wind Warnings** A Fire Weather Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service due to dry conditions and locally gusty winds, especially on Saturday and Sunday. This could exacerbate the fire's spread and intensity[5].

5. Weather info

**Cause** The Chestnut Mountain Fire appears to be human-caused, although the exact cause is still under investigation[4]. **Weather and Climate** The fire is being fueled by extreme dry conditions and gusty winds. The area is experiencing persistent dry air, which, combined with locally gusty winds, is creating an elevated fire danger risk. This weather pattern is expected to continue into the weekend, complicating containment efforts[1][4][5].

Citations

['https://newschannel9.com/news/local/human-caused-wildfire-continues-to-keep-crews-busy-on-fort-mountain-in-murray-county', 'https://www.weatherbug.com/alerts/fire/chestnut-mountain-ga-30542', 'https://www.nifc.gov/nicc-files/sitreprt.pdf', 'https://wgtjradio.com/update-nw-ga-wildfire-continue-to-grow-second-one-ignites/', 'https://www.whitfieldcountyga.com/news_detail_T15_R64.php']

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