Rich Mountain Fire Wildfire

Rich Mountain Fire is the 2nd-largest wildfire this season in Georgia, burning 10 miles north of Dahlonega.

138 Days Active

2nd By Size 2nd-largest wildfire this season in Georgia

10 mi N From Dahlonega to the fire perimeter

250 Acres 192 football fields

Contained

$55K Cost to Date $220/acre

Rich Mountain Fire Live Perimeter Growth

Rich Mountain Fire Fire Growth History

Rich Mountain Fire Containment History

Fires near Rich Mountain Fire

Showing 6 of 22 fires. Use search to find specific fires.

🔥 Hollow Ridge Fire 2026

Started: May 17 311 acre

Near Piedmont · Cherokee County, Alabama

🔥 Chestnut Ridge Fire 2026

Started: Apr 27 2 acre

Near McCaysville, Georgia · Polk County, Tennessee

🔥 Flat Rattlesnake Fire 2026

Started: Apr 16 35 acre

Near Highlands · Macon County, North Carolina

🔥 Appalachia Fire 2026

Started: Apr 14 650 acre 100% contained

Near McCaysville, Georgia · Polk County, Tennessee

🔥 Hazelnut Fire 2026

Started: Apr 12 24 acre

Near Yonah · White County, Georgia

🔥 Fox Gap Fire 2026

Started: Mar 25 112 acre 30% contained

Near Robbinsville · Swain County, North Carolina

Places Near Rich Mountain Fire

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