2024 - Fork Ridge Fire - CNF (TNCNF)

Wildfire Status:

The Fork Ridge Fire, located in the Big Frog Wilderness Area of the Cherokee National Forest, has been active since September 12, 2024, and currently covers an area of approximately 45 acres. The fire is situated in a remote region characterized by a fire-adapted ecosystem, which includes mixed oak and hickory leaf litter as the primary fuels involved. As of the latest update on September 18, 2024, fire behavior has been minimal, indicating a relatively stable situation.

In terms of response, the USDA Forest Service's Ocoee Ranger District is managing the incident. The current operational strategy includes a patrol status, with little potential for further movement or spread of the fire. Fire agencies are closely monitoring the situation, but the outlook remains positive as the conditions appear to limit the fire's activity.

Weather conditions are a critical factor in the fire's management. Forecasters predict that dry conditions will persist in the area, which could pose ongoing challenges. However, the lack of significant fire behavior thus far suggests that the response efforts are effectively containing the fire within its current perimeter. Overall, the situation is being managed proactively, with fire agencies prepared to adapt to any changes in fire behavior or weather conditions.

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