🔥 Progress on the Fireline
We’re seeing positive movement on both major fires:
• Pineland Rd Fire: now 23% contained
• Highway 82 Fire: now 32% contained
That progress doesn’t happen by chance—it happens because of the men and women on the ground every single day.
The engine strike team pictured here is just one example of the dedication, grit, and teamwork it takes to move the needle on fires of this scale. Long hours, tough conditions, and unwavering commitment to protecting lives, property, and Georgia’s forests.
These are the people behind the progress. And we are incredibly grateful for them.
Please continue to do your part: stay clear of fire areas, follow local guidance, and help prevent the next fire.
Fighting fire. Protecting forests. Serving Georgia.
#WildfireUpdate #GeorgiaForestry #EmergencyResponse #FirstResponders #OneLessSpark
Firewise Tip: Start at the top.
Your roof is one of the most vulnerable parts of your home during a wildfire.
🍂 Leaves, pine straw, and debris can catch embers and ignite quickly—often before flames ever reach your home.
What you can do today:
➡️ Clear debris from your roof and gutters
➡️ Check valleys and corners where embers collect
➡️ Keep gutters clean and flowing
Small maintenance now can prevent major damage later.
🎥 Watch how to protect your home from the top down.
🔗 Learn more: https://t.co/pY2Z84rLXx
#Firewise #WildfirePreparedness #EmergencyResponse #FirstResponders #OneLessSpark
Almost half of Virginia’s surface drinking water originates from forests.🚰🌳 DOF promotes clean water by collaborating with landowners & loggers to prioritize water quality, establish riparian buffers, & protect forests along key watersheds through conservation easements.💧🛡️