Camden McCarthy Overpass Fire

Camden County, Georgia · Wildfire

Active Official numbers updated Jul 30, 2026 (about 2 hours ago)
First reported yesterday
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Size
600 acres
Jul 30, 1:00 AM
Containment
15%
Jul 30, 1:00 AM
Crew size
3
Jul 30, 1:00 AM
Money spent
$2,000
Jul 30, 1:00 AM

Camden McCarthy Overpass Fire and other nearby fires

Camden McCarthy Overpass Fire summary

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.

Size
600 acres
Containment
15%
Discovered
July 29, 2026 (first reported yesterday)
Cause
Not reported

The size and containment above are current as of Thursday, July 30th at 1:00 a.m. CDT.

Weather & fire-spread conditions

No forecast is available for this fire's location right now.

Who's on it

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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