Georgia Forestry Commission officials confirm this morning that over 1,600 acres of federally-protected land has burned on Cumberland Island. Officials do not have an estimated time for containment of the blaze. The fire is burning on the northern end of the island, and is believed to have been sparked by a lightning strike last week. There are no reports of damage to structures or injuries. The National Park Service operates the island--officials say ferry service and operations on the island's south side are running normally.
