Burn ban lifted

The State Forester Burn Ban in South Georgia has been amended, reducing the burn prohibition area to 17 counties.

The ban was implemented in April, covering 91 counties in southern Georgia where exceptional drought levels and increasing wildfire activity prompted emergency action. Turner County is one of the counties where the burn ban is lifted.

“Crews have made significant progress in containing the South Georgia wildfires,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Johnny Sabo. “Scattered rainfall has helped, but the majority of the state remains in extreme drought. Your vigilance continues to be needed, as any outdoor spark can lead to devastating wildfires.”

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