Georgia Forestry Commission officials responded Saturday to more than 130 wildfires that burned 2,390 acres across the state, officials said.
The agency shared an ariel photo of Lumpkin County, where several fires burned in recent days, including a seven-acre blaze along Lumpkin Ben Higgins Road that was 0% contained as of Friday, according to its website.
Lumpkin Battalion Chief Daniel Morris said everything that was burning Saturday was either addressed or extinguished. The wildfires were 100% contained he said.
“As far as I know, I don’t think any public was in danger,” he said Sunday.
Dry and windy conditions led to a Red Flag warning that went into effect for north and central Georgia from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday.
On Sunday, the NWS said the winds have died down, but dry conditions were still apparent. A Fire Danger Statement remains in effect through 8 p.m.
“Conditions for today are slightly better than yesterday, but we still need you to please be extremely cautious with anything that may start fires outdoors,” the commission stated on Sunday.
Other wildfires were reported over the weekend in counties that include Walker, Early and Rabun, according to the agency’s website.
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