Camden County, Georgia · Wildfire
| Metric | Last report | Now | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Size | — |
600 acres
Jul 30, 1:00 AM
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— |
| Containment | — |
15%
Jul 30, 1:00 AM
|
— |
| Crew size | — |
3
Jul 30, 1:00 AM
|
— |
| Money spent | — |
$2,000
Jul 30, 1:00 AM
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— |
The Camden McCarthy Overpass Fire is a wildfire near Camden County, Georgia. It has burned about 600 acres (about 455 football fields). Crews have boxed in 15% of its edge; the other 85% isn't contained yet. It's a brand-new fire, first reported yesterday. About 3 people are on it, run by a Type 4 IC.
The size and containment above are current as of Thursday, July 30th at 1:00 a.m. CDT.
No forecast is available for this fire's location right now.
About 3 people are assigned to this fire, run by a Type 4 IC. About $2,000 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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