BEE HAVEN (2) (24-06)

Perimeter lines secured as controlled burnouts create regional smoke travel hazards

The Bee Haven (2) Fire is burning between County Road 6 East and County Road 137 near Jasper in Hamilton County. After expanding rapidly following its ignition, the fire's forward progress was checked as crews established containment lines around nearly the entire perimeter. Firefighters are conducting large-scale controlled burnout operations to consume interior fuels, with no immediate threat to homes.

Evacuations and Closures

• No evacuation orders or warnings are in effect as of October 23.
• No road closures are in place, but a travel advisory issued on October 23 warns of hazardous visibility from dense smoke along Interstate 75, U.S. Highway 41, and County Road 137.

Impact

Heavy smoke from the fire and planned burnout operations has drifted into surrounding counties, creating hazardous driving conditions and severely reducing visibility on major travel corridors. No structural damage or injuries have been reported.

Conditions and Outlook

Northeasterly winds will persist over the coming days, strengthening with gustier conditions heading into the weekend. Dry conditions with morning fog and no expected rainfall will continue across the area. Crews plan to carry out burnout operations inside established containment lines to consume remaining unburned fuels and reinforce the perimeter.

Cause and Context

Official reports attribute the start of the fire to natural causes. Incident operations are under Type 5 management as crews monitor the perimeter and complete interior burns.

Official updates current through October 23, 2026.