HIGH FIRE RISK MANDATES STATEWIDE RESTRICTIONS FOR BURN PERMITS
A statewide restriction on outdoor burning has been issued by the Georgia Forestry Commission, due to dangerous fire
conditions that require all available firefighting resources. Burn permits will not be issued until conditions improve.
“We appreciate the patience of every Georgian as we work to contain these fires,” said Alan Dozier, Chief of Protection
for the Georgia Forestry Commission.“While conditions for burning might be favorable in some areas, in many others they are not. With our Rangers already fighting several fires in the southern part of the state, we just cannot risk additional outbreaks by granting burn permits in any location.”
The burn restriction will be in place through Monday, March 28, according to Dozier. “The implications could be dire,” emphasized Dozier, “and we simply must keep safety first.”
The Georgia Forestry Commission is responsible for the suppression and prevention of wildfire statewide. For more
information about the forestry industry and services of the Georgia Forestry Commission, visit GaTrees.org.
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