State forestry officials say they are making progress in fighting a blaze burning into its second week on Cumberland Island. A spokesperson says more than 100 firefighters have about 35-percent containment on the fire. The blaze has charred more than 1,600 acres on the island's northern side. The fire is believed to have been sparked by a pair of lightning strikes on June 22nd. Cumberland Island has remained open to visitors.
GPB News Archive
GPB's News site has MOVED!
Check out our completely redesigned webpage at
for the latest in local and statewide Georgia news!
Search This Blog
Blog Archive:
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Progress made in battling Cumberland fire
Posted by
Edgar Treiguts
at
7/03/2008 10:38:00 AM
Labels: Cumberland Island, fire, Georgia Forestry Commission