Wildfire — Coastal Camden, Georgia

2008-07-01 to 2008-07-09 · Coastal Camden, Georgia

Event narrative

The wildfire on Cumberland Island expanded to 2,400 acres on July 4th. By July 9th, the South Cut fire on the northern end of Cumberland Island was 100 percent contained. The total burn acreage was 2,661 acres.

Wider weather episode

A brush fire on Cumberland Island that began on June 24th expanded to 2,400 acres on July 4th.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 102930. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.