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Big Ridge Fire

Unit Information

Georgia 
1755 Cleveland Highway 
Gainesville, 
30501 
Georgia 
1755 Cleveland Highway 
Gainesville, 
30501 

Incident Contacts

  • Big Ridge Fire Information
    Email:
    2025.BigRidge@firenet.gov
    Phone:
    770-230-1020
    Hours:
    8 AM to 8 PM

Smoke Outlook for April 1 04-01-2025

Big Ridge Fire
Publication Type: News - 04/01/2025 - 08:10

Sky Valley

GOOD to MODERATE air expected, but periods of UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS are possible in the evening and overnight.

SMOKE
Potentially increased fire activity may result in higher smoke production, with any lingering smoke remaining trapped in the valleys overnight, especially near Sky Valley and Pickens. Much of the forecast area will have air quality that is GOOD to MODERATE, though Pickens may have periods of UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS. Catawba Nation will likely have GOOD air quality.


SPECIAL STATEMENT
Stay informed of evacuation orders, air quality alerts, fire danger information, and other public safety advisories in your area.


HEALTH STATEMENT
Smoke can be harmful to your health. Check with your doctor if there are any health concerns and monitor your local air quality conditions using the Fire and Smoke Map.