WILDFIRE reported in Georgia, US Forest Service Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest
Last updated 1 hour, 8 mins agoReported 1 month, 3 weeks ago via GAGICIncident # 2025-GACHF-000079
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Photo of the Big Ridge Fire taken from helicopterThe Big Ridge Fire started on March 22nd, 2025 in the Sarah's Creek area of the Warwoman Wildlife Management Area in Clayton, Georgia.
This fire is currently 88% contained and has received rain.
No further updates will be made to this page.
Hardwood Litter
Timber (Litter and Understory)
Hardwood Litter
Fuel types across the fire are primarily timber litter. Hurricane damaged fuels are minimal in the fire area, but where encountered expect the potential for more intense burning.
Minimal
Creeping
Smoldering
The front is expected to begin impacting the incident area with widespread showers and some thunderstorms by late Sunday 3fternoon. A few strong-to-severe thunderstorms are expected across the region. The chance of wetting rainfall over the Big Ridge incident is 90% Sunday night.
Big Ridge Fire Information
Email: 2025.BigRidge@firenet.gov
Phone: 770-530-3950
Hours: 8 AM to 8 PM
Georgia Interagancy Coordination Center (GAGIC)
Gainesville, GA