Georgia Fires
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Main Trail Fire on Wassaw Island contained as calm conditions prevail statewide
Wildfire activity across Georgia remains light with minimal initial attack statewide. The Main Trail Fire in Chatham County is contained with only localized creeping and smoldering on the refuge. Fire danger is low to moderate across the state due to elevated humidity and calm winds.
Key Fires
- Main Trail Fire — Burning on the Wassaw National Wildlife Refuge southeast of Savannah in Chatham County, the fire is contained with minimal creeping and smoldering in southern rough fuels. Fire managers report no forward spread and no threats to mainland communities.
Conditions and Outlook
No Red Flag Warnings or Fire Weather Watches are in effect across Georgia, with significant fire potential expected to remain at low or lowest levels statewide. The coastal area will see warm and humid conditions with light onshore breezes and a slight chance of showers through the weekend before warming further early next week. Elevated relative humidity will continue to suppress fire behavior across the region.
Burn Bans and Land Management
The Georgia Environmental Protection Division's annual summer open burning ban remains in effect through September 30 across 54 northern and metro Atlanta counties, prohibiting the open burning of residential yard waste and land-clearing debris.
What Residents Should Do
- Follow the mandatory summer open burning ban in the 54 restricted northern and metro Atlanta counties.
- Maintain required clearances of 25 feet from woodlands and 50 feet from structures when burning outside restricted counties.
- Conduct permitted outdoor burns strictly between sunrise and sunset and attend fires continuously.