Wildland Fire Potential High – GFC Urges Safety
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Following a very busy wildfire month in Georgia, the outlook is for significant fire potential in April. During a 30-day period from mid-February to mid-March, high winds and dry air fueled 1,031 wildfires that burned 10,727 acres across Georgia. On March 1, 133 wildfires burned 1,660 acres, making it the second busiest wildfire day since 2011. Escaped debris burning remains the primary cause for wildfire. Above normal significant fire potential can be expected in April, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. Areas in Hurricane Helene’s footprint, with heavy fuels and faster drying under newly opened canopies, may be especially vulnerable. These fires burn bigger, spread faster, and are more time-consuming and costly to contain. The GFC urges extreme caution when using fire outdoors for any purpose.
