GACHF Big Ridge Fire

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The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest.

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State: Georgia

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Coordinates:

Latitude: 34° 34 18 Longitude: 83° 10 35

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NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations.

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Incident Overview: The Big Ridge Fire started on March 22nd, 2025 in the Sarah’s Creek area of the Warwoman Wildlife Management Area in Clayton, Georgia.The Big Ridge Fire is burning in conditions of abnormally dry to medium drought conditions with dryer than normal fuels.  Steep and rocky terrain are dictating indirect tactics.  The fire is burning in a remote area and is not an immediate threat to the public.  It is impacting the Bartram Trail, Sarah’s Creek Campground, and the Warwoman Wildlife Management Area.Incident updates will be posted daily. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.