Meeting held to update residents on Big Ridge Fire in Rabun County

Meeting held to update residents on Big Ridge Fire in Rabun County

Firefighters are making slow progress on the Big Ridge Fire in Rabun County, which has burned more than 2,700 acres and remains only 8% contained as of the latest update.

Efforts to contain Big Ridge Fire continue as rain improves conditions

As firefighters continue to battle the Big Ridge blaze in Rabun County, recent precipitation has helped crews better contain the fire’s spread, the U.S. Forestry Service announced Monday, March 31. The Big Ridge Fire received 0.25 inches of rain as of 7:00 a.m. Monday, with an additional 0.5 to 1 inch expected. While the rainfall will not fully extinguish the fire, it is providing a crucial window for firefighters to establish containment lines …

Big Ridge Fire Spurs Recreational Closures in Rabun County - Modern Campground

A wildfire named the Big Ridge Fire is prompting significant closures within Rabun County’s Warwoman Wildlife Management Area, located northeast of Clayton, Georgia some official reports. Authorities say the fire started on March 22, 2025, and by March 29 had already consumed nearly 2,000 acres in steep terrain with persistent dry fuels and steady winds driving its expansion. According to fire officials, no immediate threat exists to private pro…