Wildfire Prevention

Wildfire activity has picked up across north and central Georgia over the past couple of weeks, and conditions remain dry. As you enjoy your time on the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, a few small choices can make a big difference in preventing human-caused fires. 

• Keep campfires small, attended, and fully out before you leave. If it’s too hot to touch, it’s too hot to leave. 

• Avoid parking or idling vehicles on tall, dry grass—hot exhaust systems can ignite vegetation. 

• Secure trailer chains to prevent dragging and sparks along roadways. 

• Never burn debris on or near national forest land. 

• Dispose of cigarettes and matches responsibly—never toss them on the ground or out a vehicle window. 

For more tips and regional fire-prevention guidance, visit: 

• U.S. Forest Service – Fire Prevention: https://www.fs.usda.gov/managing-land/fire/safety 

• Georgia Forestry Commission – Fire Safety: https://gatrees.org/wildfire/fire-safety/ 

• Ready.gov – Wildfire Preparedness: https://www.ready.gov/wildfires 

Your care keeps our communities, firefighters, and forests safer. Thanks for helping reduce new fire starts while conditions remain elevated.