Two new starts occurred Sunday west of 441. Initial attack was conducted by Georgia Forestry Commission with ground support from Rayonier Timber Co and air support from the Georgia Incident Management Team. Today, crews will continue to reinforce fire lines, patrol the fire perimeter, mop-up hot spots and assist with initial attack on any new fire starts.
To provide for firefighter and public safety, the public is urged to avoid areas where fire equipment is operating. Also, root systems of trees may be weakened from fires and the trees may fall. Please use caution around trees in the fire area.
Fire crews from over 47 states are assisting the Georgia Forestry Commission and the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge with suppressing fires. Assistance from these outside resources will help provide much needed rest for local fire crews and help contain these fires much quicker.
Assigned Resources
- 18 Engines
- 51 dozers
- 3 water tenders
- 120 personnel
Cooperators: Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge; Georgia Forestry Commission; U.S. Forest Service; Greater Okefenokee Association of Landowners (GOAL); Georgia Emergency Management Agency; Rayonier; GDOT; GSP; Georgia DNR; Georgia National Guard; Georgia DOC; County Fire Departments; and Charlton, Ware and BrantleyCounties.
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; Stephen C. Foster State Park, 912-637-5274.
06-27-11
20:00 hrs