The fire in the Chattahoochee National Forest in Rabun County continues to grow despite the he 205 firefighters trying to control it. The fire, which began earlier this month, has now consumed more than 3,000 acres, according to the forest service, and is still “zero percent” contained.
U.S. FOREST SERVICE (USFS) REPORT;
“On the southwest side the fire continued to advance, but firefighters successfully conducted a strategic firing operation along the 155E Road north of Dan Gap.
Fire Activity: Little fire activity is expected today because of higher humidity and rain. Firefighters will take advantage of these improved conditions to construct direct fireline where terrain allows. The north side of the fire closest to Sky Valley continues to be quiet with few hotspots being found. Crews will be working on constructing line from Wilson Knob to Blackstump Gap. They also will be working from Dan Gap to Walnut Fork on the south. North of Rabun Gap firefighters have completed the primary line from Beegum Gap to Hale Ridge and today crews are looking for opportunities to construct line closer to the fire’s edge.
The U.S. Forest Service Law Enforcement and Investigations is seeking information regarding the circumstances around the cause of the Big Ridge Fire. If anyone was in the area on March 22, 2025, and observed suspicious activity please call the Georgia Forestry Commission Arson Hotline 1-800-428-7337.
Weather: More rain is expected today. Rainfall totals over the two days expected to be 0.75 to 1.0 inch.
Evacuations: None.
Closures: A closure order is in place for the vicinity of the Big Ridge Fire. For details visit https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-closures/gachf-big-ridge-fire“
