Honey Prairie Fire Complex: 283,673 acres, 60% contained
Fire activity was light around most areas of the Honey Prairie Fire on Sunday. Rain showers provided minimal moisture, primarily in the south and southwestern portions of the Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge. Meteorologists predict that conditions will become hotter and drier over the next few days, however, increasing the potential for fire activity to increase.
Honey Prairie firefighters did battle one spot fire and one new fire in the northwestern area of the fire, closest to the Spooner area. Both fires were contained. If conditions allow it, fire crews will conduct strategic firing operations in the area west of the Stephen C. Foster State Park and north along the boundary of the Refuge.
To provide for firefighter and public safety, the public is urged to avoid areas where fire equipment is operating. Also, please use caution around trees in the fire area. Fire can weaken the root system of trees and may make them more susceptible to falling, especially in high winds.
Fire crews from over 47 states are assisting the Georgia Forestry Commission and the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge fire suppression effort. Assistance from these outside resources will help provide much needed rest for local fire crews and help contain these fires much quicker.
Assigned Resources
- 164 Engines
- 9 dozers
- 17 water tenders
- 10 helicopters
- 6 Crews
- 1,091 personnel
Cooperators: Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge; Georgia Forestry Commission; Florida Division of Forestry; U.S. Forest Service; Greater Okefenokee Association of Landowners (GOAL); Georgia Emergency Management Agency; Rayonier; Superior Pine; Langdale; GDOT; GSP; FLDOT; Georgia DNR; Georgia Aviation Authority; Georgia National Guard; Georgia DOC; County Fire Departments; Toledo Manufacturing Company; Charlton, Ware and Clinch Counties; and the City of Folkston.
Closures: All entrances into Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge are closed. All visitor activities are suspended until the threat of fire is over. For status updates on visitor activities contact: Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, 912-496-7836; Okefenokee Swamp Park, 912-283-0583; or the Stephen C. Foster State Park, 912-637-5274.
06-27-11
20:00 hrs