While there’s been limited spread of the wildfire burning across 200 acres of Warwoman Wildlife Management Area in Rabun County, weather conditions in the coming days could create a situation more difficult to contain.
James Wettstaed, a spokesperson with the U.S. Forestry Service, said on Tuesday, March 25 that growth of the blaze has remained minimal for the last 24 hours – though increasingly warm and dry conditions expected throughout the week raises the potential for fire to spread.
Currently, the fire is burning in the area between Sarah’s Creek and Walnut Fork, north of Warwoman Creek, according to Wettstaed.
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Containment efforts
As containment efforts continue, fire crews have established control lines at the southern edge of the blaze and worked to strengthen them. While direct attack efforts were considered, the rugged landscape has continued to make indirect tactics the preferred strategy.
Crews are now constructing indirect control lines in preparation for a potential strategic operation later this week.
Smoke from the fire will be visible in the area and may settle into Warwoman Valley overnight, officials said.
Precautions
While no evacuations have been issued, closures remain in effect at:
- Sarah’s Creek Campground
- Sarah’s Creek Road (Forest Service Road 156)
- Bartram Trail from Warwoman Dell to Hale Ridge Road (Forest Service Road 7)
Officials urge residents and visitors to stay informed and exercise caution as conditions evolve.
