Bulloch County, Georgia · Wildfire
| Metric | Last report | Now | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Size | — |
247 acres
Jul 23, 5:01 PM
|
— |
| Containment | — |
90%
Jul 23, 5:01 PM
|
— |
| Crew size | — |
22
Jul 23, 5:01 PM
|
— |
| Money spent | — |
$47,050
Jul 23, 5:01 PM
|
— |
The Buie Driggers Rd Fire Fire is a wildfire near Bulloch County, Georgia. It has burned about 247 acres (about 187 football fields). Crews have boxed in 90% of its edge; the other 10% isn't contained yet. It's a brand-new fire, first reported yesterday. About 22 people are on it, run by a Type 4 IC.
The size and containment above are current as of Thursday, July 23rd at 5:01 p.m. CDT.
No forecast is available for this fire's location right now.
About 22 people are assigned to this fire, run by a Type 4 IC. About $47,050 has been spent on it so far.
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No other active fires are near this one right now. It's on its own.
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