The Honey Prairie Fire grew by only 863 acres on July 14 due to light winds. All of the expansion was inside the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Wilderness Area. Stronger winds from the east are expected from July 15 through July 17, with rain accompanying the winds on Friday and Saturday.
Over the past few days, areas burned saw nearly total consumption of the large diameter timber inside the wilderness area indicating how very dry the unburned fuel remains. Fire line preparation and patrolling continues on the north half of the Refuge boundaries.
Thunderstorms and rain over the Sweat Farm Again and Racepond Fires slowed efforts of firefighters to put out the remaining hot spots. Crews did respond to and contain 2 small reburn areas on the Sweat Farm Again Fire. Mop up, patrolling the hotspots and cleaning up firelines continues on both fires. Structure protection and hazardous fuel reduction continues in Swamp Park.
07-16-11
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