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11-10-2007, 15:08
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Cedar Knob Fire Information
Chattahoochee National Forest, Georgia
November 10, 2007 11:00 a.m.
Wildfire Name: – Cedar Knob Fire – Towns County
Location – about 2 miles east of Young Harris, proximity of Cedar Knob north to Rocky Knob
Approximate Size – estimated at 320 acres burned, most of active fire is on National Forest lands
Firefighters are battling a 320 acre wildfire on National Forest lands and private land in Towns County, Georgia. The fire, known as the Cedar Knob Fire, started on Wednesday, November 7th about mid-day. The terrain is very steep and rocky and containment has been difficult. Current estimates for containment are 60%. Crews are working to build a line around the blaze using 5 bulldozers and approximately 100 fire fighters (these include Forest Service, Georgia Forestry Commission and out of state crews). Two helicopters are working on the fire during daylight hours.
The Towns County Fire Department is on alert for structure protection on private lands. No homes are considered threatened at this time and no evacuation is recommended at this point for homeowners. Residents who have questions about the safety of their property are encouraged to contact their local Fire Marshall or County Fire Department.
Aggressive fire behavior on Friday forced ground crews to temporarily retreat in one area during the afternoon. Friday evening fire crews burned out an area of National Forest system lands near Young Harris to make the area safe and lessen fire activity in that area. This burn out activity will enable today’s firefighting efforts to focus on other areas where lines are needed.
Today, November 10th, fire fighters will be aggressively working on the North and South sides of the fire digging hand line and dozer line to contain the fire.
The Miller Trek Hiking Trail has been closed until the fire is contained.
Fire danger remains extremely high due to the drought conditions and the beginning of leaf fall. Fire managers stress the importance of local homeowners taking precautions around their property to prevent fire and to be alert to conditions in their local neighborhood. Recommendations include removing firewood adjacent to buildings and blowing downed leaves from yards to maintain a defensible space in case of wildfire. For additional information on protecting your home from wildfire, go to www.firewise.org.
For current information about the fire situation, check out the Forest Service internet website at www.fs.fed.us/conf or call the U.S. Forest Service Fire Information Office (770-297-3061).
Cedar Knob Fire Information
Chattahoochee National Forest, Georgia
November 10, 2007 11:00 a.m.
Wildfire Name: – Cedar Knob Fire – Towns County
Location – about 2 miles east of Young Harris, proximity of Cedar Knob north to Rocky Knob
Approximate Size – estimated at 320 acres burned, most of active fire is on National Forest lands
Firefighters are battling a 320 acre wildfire on National Forest lands and private land in Towns County, Georgia. The fire, known as the Cedar Knob Fire, started on Wednesday, November 7th about mid-day. The terrain is very steep and rocky and containment has been difficult. Current estimates for containment are 60%. Crews are working to build a line around the blaze using 5 bulldozers and approximately 100 fire fighters (these include Forest Service, Georgia Forestry Commission and out of state crews). Two helicopters are working on the fire during daylight hours.
The Towns County Fire Department is on alert for structure protection on private lands. No homes are considered threatened at this time and no evacuation is recommended at this point for homeowners. Residents who have questions about the safety of their property are encouraged to contact their local Fire Marshall or County Fire Department.
Aggressive fire behavior on Friday forced ground crews to temporarily retreat in one area during the afternoon. Friday evening fire crews burned out an area of National Forest system lands near Young Harris to make the area safe and lessen fire activity in that area. This burn out activity will enable today’s firefighting efforts to focus on other areas where lines are needed.
Today, November 10th, fire fighters will be aggressively working on the North and South sides of the fire digging hand line and dozer line to contain the fire.
The Miller Trek Hiking Trail has been closed until the fire is contained.
Fire danger remains extremely high due to the drought conditions and the beginning of leaf fall. Fire managers stress the importance of local homeowners taking precautions around their property to prevent fire and to be alert to conditions in their local neighborhood. Recommendations include removing firewood adjacent to buildings and blowing downed leaves from yards to maintain a defensible space in case of wildfire. For additional information on protecting your home from wildfire, go to www.firewise.org.
For current information about the fire situation, check out the Forest Service internet website at www.fs.fed.us/conf or call the U.S. Forest Service Fire Information Office (770-297-3061).