Continued dry weather and low humidity resulted in increased wildfire activity on both the Bonanza Creek (#238) and Goldstream Creek (#270) fires yesterday. Total firefighting resources on the fires is now at 141 personnel and equipment. Acreage on the Bonanza… Read More ›
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Crews continue to monitor the Nenana Ridge Complex and prepare for increased wildfire activity
Crews continue to monitor the Nenana Ridge Fire Complex and prepare for increased wildfire activity Fire activity on the Bonanza Creek (#238) and Goldstream Creek (#270) fires was steady allowing crews opportunities to establish and improve fire lines and fuel… Read More ›
Clear skies bring increased fire activity to the Nenana Ridge Complex
Clear skies bring increased fire activity to the Nenana Ridge Complex. Fire activity on the Bonanza Creek (#238) and Goldstream Creek (#270) fires picked up Saturday leading to helicopter drops throughout the afternoon and evening. Acreage on the Bonanza Creek… Read More ›
Favorable weather conditions aid firefighters on the Nenana Ridge Complex
Favorable weather conditions Thursday helped firefighters continue full suppression efforts on the Nenana Ridge Complex. The Bonanza Creek Fire (#238) remains at an estimated 2,165 acres. Minimal fire activity was reported due to the rainfall received, however, predicted weather conditions… Read More ›
Scattered showers and high humidity continue to help firefighters on the Nenana Ridge Complex
View printable PDF of map The Georgia Forestry Commission Type 3 Incident Management Team (IMT) assumed command of the Nenana Ridge Complex on Wednesday, June 25. Scattered showers and high relative humidity brought low fire activity throughout the fire area,… Read More ›
Firefighters prepare for the return of hot, dry conditions on Nenana Ridge Complex
Fire behavior on the Nenana Ridge Complex has moderated over the last 24 hours with cooler temperatures, higher relative humidity and some cloud cover across the fire area. A type 3 incident management team from Georgia was inbriefed on Tuesday… Read More ›
Type 3 IMT to assume command of Nenana Ridge Complex
Bonanza Creek Fire (#238) and the Goldstream Creek Fire (#270) are being managed as the Nenana Ridge Complex. Both fires experienced light precipitation on Monday. Smoky conditions have limited aerial access to the fire but are expected to lift today so… Read More ›
Bonanza Creek and Goldstream Creek Fires now managed as Nenana Ridge Complex
The Bonanza Creek Fire (#238) and the Goldstream Creek Fire (#270) are being managed as the Nenana Ridge Complex. Both fires experienced an increase of activity on Sunday, which resulted in growth around the fire perimeters. The Bonanza Creek Fire is… Read More ›
Fire Activity Moderates Overnight on Bonanza Creek Fire. Readiness levels in place along Parks Highway
Overnight, the Bonanza Creek Fire (#238) that is located on the South of the Parks highway MP 332, saw some moderation in its activity, and it is currently estimated to be 540 acres, with the fire burning primarily concentrated on its southern side…. Read More ›
Bonanza Creek Fire reported near Skinny Dicks off Parks Highway
The Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DOF) firefighters are responding to the Bonanza Creek Fire (#238). The fire is near Parks Highway MP 332, currently estimated at 350 acres and burning actively in continuous black spruce and hardwoods. No… Read More ›