Crews battle brush fire near Talona Road in Talking Rock

The Brief

  • Firefighters from Gilmer and Pickens counties are battling a brush fire near Talking Rock.
  • The fire was completely contained as of Monday evening with no structures currently in danger.
  • Forestry officials believe a tree falling onto a power line may have started the flames.

Crews from two counties and the Georgia Forestry Commission are working to contain a wildfire near Talking Rock that began Monday.

What we know:

Firefighters responded to a brush fire near 6388 Talona Road on Monday. Units from Gilmer County and Pickens County joined the Georgia Forestry Commission at the scene to establish fire lines using dozers.

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