Forecasters and fire officials warn of an increased risk of grass and wildfires in extreme Northeast Georgia due to the weather.
The National Weather Service says there’s an elevated fire danger in Elbert, Franklin, Habersham, Hart, Rabun, and Stephens counties Friday and it could continue into next week.
The increased fire danger is due to the combination of low relative humidity, breezy winds, and dry fuels. Forecasters say the dry weather could continue into early next week.
Firefighters were called this week to several reports of grass fires in Habersham County including one in the median of GA 365 in Cornelia.
Be careful about throwing out lit cigarettes from moving vehicles. Also, make sure to check with your local burn permitting authorities before starting any outdoor fires. If you do burn outside, use extreme caution.
