GAForestryCommission

⚡ Every dot on this map represents a potential wildfire. This map shows cloud-to-ground lightning strikes across southeast Georgia on July 29. Not every strike starts a wildfire, but under the right conditions, just one strike is all it takes. On average, lightning causes 100 wildfires in Georgia each year, burning about 1,500 acres. One of those strikes ignited the current Camden County wildfire. #EmergencyResponse #FirstResponders #GeorgiaWildfire

⚡ It takes a team to fight wildfire. Thank you @ga_dps (GSP), @GADeptofTrans, @GeorgiaEMAHS, @GeorgiaDNR, our local fire departments and law enforcement partners, and @GovKemp for working alongside us during this week's lightning-caused wildfires in southeast Georgia to protect lives, property, and Georgia's natural resources. Together, we're proud to serve and protect the people and natural resources of Georgia. Thank you for your partnership. #EmergencyResponse #FirstResponders

🎙️ Podcast Highlight Dispatchers don't just answer calls—they help keep firefighters safe. Hear Central Dispatch Center Manager Ashlee Booth explain how GFC dispatchers check in on firefighters and what happens if someone doesn't respond. 🎧 Listen: gatrees.org/news/digital-m… #GeorgiaForestry #GeorgiaForestryForum #EmergencyResponse #FirstResponders

🚨 Georgia Wildfire Update While much of Georgia has received recent rainfall, parts of southeast Georgia remain in moderate to severe drought. 🔥 Bulloch Co. (Buie Driggers Rd): 415 acres, 75% contained 🔥 Camden Co.: 800 acres, 50% contained, lightning-caused. GFC helicopters are assisting today. No structures threatened. Smoke temporarily closed portions of I-95 overnight. Roads are open, but use caution in smoky areas. Track active fires: georgiafc.firesponse.com/public/ #EmergencyResponse #FirstResponders

Welcome home to our GFC hand crew! The crew has safely returned after assisting with the Taylor Hollow Fire near Lexington, VA. When wildfire conditions allow in Georgia, we send resources to help other states facing increased fire activity—just as they'll help us when needed. Thank you for your service! @ForestryVA #EmergencyResponse #FirstResponders

🌲 Forestry Word Wednesday Annual Ring: One light-colored earlywood layer + one dark-colored latewood layer. Together they form an annual ring, which usually represents one year of a tree's growth. 🌳 Tree rings can also reveal past droughts, insect outbreaks, and other growing conditions. #ForestryWordWednesday

Bulloch County Wildfire Update The wildfire is now 389 acres and 90% contained. The cause has been confirmed as a lightning strike. GFC crews will continue to monitor hotspots until the fire is fully secured. Thank you to our local partners and the Bulloch County community for helping protect homes and supporting our crews. #WildfireUpdate #EmergencyResponse #FirstResponders

🚁 Wassaw Island Wildfire Update Yesterday, GFC conducted an aerial patrol of the lightning-caused fire burning on the island's north end. The fire is slowly burning through storm debris and producing smoke, but there are no threats to lives, structures, roadways, or nearby communities. We'll continue monitoring conditions alongside the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. #WildfireUpdate #EmergencyResponse #FirstResponders

@savsan912 We believe it's closed, but check with USFWS to confirm: fws.gov/refuge/wassaw/…

@GaTrees does this mean that boaters can't tie up at the public dock, and go onto the island? [july 27 11am]

GFC Air Patrol reports Wassaw Island fire slow burning on north end; no structures threatened. US Fish & Wildlife overseeing. Feds are continuing to monitor and let fire burn out. Heavy storm debris creating smoke but no current concern for locals or roadways. Bulloch fire still holding at 390 acres with scattered hot spots and mop-up crews working. Helicopter and air attack monitoring.

📢 Companies interested in participating in the upcoming Georgia Forestry Innovation Initiative (GFII) Request for Collaborators must attend a mandatory pre-proposal meeting. Meeting details & registration: gatrees.org/georgia-forest… @GeorgiaTech @GeorgiaForestry #GeorgiaForestry #GFII #ForestryInnovation #EconomicDevelopment

🚨 #MythBusterMonday 🌲 MYTH: A burned forest is a dead forest. ❌ False. Many of Georgia's forests are adapted to fire. New growth begins quickly, wildlife returns, and forests often recover naturally after a fire. #GeorgiaForestry #Wildfire #EmergencyResponse #FirstResponders

Attacking Bulloch County wildfire today - from the ground and from the air.

Bulloch Co. fire reduced to 389 acres; 75% contained. No homes lost or damaged. GFC ground and air resources on site today as higher chance of rain moves in.

🎙️ Podcast Highlight How does GFC keep track of resources during wildfire response? Southern Dispatch Center Manager Rebecca Waller gives a behind-the-scenes look at the dispatch tracking system that helps coordinate incidents across Georgia. 🎧 Listen to the full episode: gatrees.org/news/digital-m… #GeorgiaForestry #GeorgiaForestryForum #EmergencyResponse #FirstResponders

On the scene of the Bulloch County wildfire! #Wildfire #GFC #EmergencyResponse

Making good headway on Bulloch Co. Buie Driggers road wildfire estimated at 450 acres. Area homes secured for now. All hands on deck but long night ahead.

Bulloch County wildfire now at 250 acres threatening 5-15 homes. 10 GFC tractors on site, 6 enroute, aircraft response on way. Multiple supervisors and sheriff's office on site. More as it becomes available.