The Brief
- The State Forester’s wildfire burn ban has been lifted for all Georgia counties following improved conditions and firefighter efforts.
- A seasonal Georgia summer burn ban remains in effect for 54 counties in the metro Atlanta area through Oct. 1.
- Two major wildfires, the Pineland Rd Fire and the Highway 82 Fire, have burned over 54,000 acres combined and are both 90% contained.
The State Forester lifted a 91-county wildfire burn ban Tuesday as conditions improve, though officials warn that seasonal restrictions still apply in metro Atlanta.
What we know:
State officials lifted the wildfire burn ban in all counties Tuesday. The Georgia Forestry Commission credited the work of wildland firefighters and first responders who worked around the clock over the last few weeks to manage the risk.…