UPDATE: GA Forestry Commission Says Wildfires Still Burning but Mostly Contained

UPDATE: GA Forestry Commission says wildfires still burning but mostly contained

The Georgia Forestry Commission reports steady progress on the Pineland Road and Highway 82 wildfires, with containment reaching 70% and 90% respectively, while crews continue to work diligently to extinguish remaining flames amid ongoing drought conditions.

Highway 82 wildfire reaches 90% containment

A wildfire burning in Brantley County is now 90% contained, according to a Friday morning update from fire officials. The Highway 82 Fire has burned about 22,420 acres since it started Monday, April 20. As of Friday, May 8, command of the fire transferred to the Georgia Forestry Commission Type 3 Team. The fire is […] The post Highway 82 wildfire reaches 90% containment appeared first on The Georgia Sun.