Wassaw Island Wildfire Grows to 841 Acres, Remains 35% Contained

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A stunning view captured Friday night shows the wildfire continuing to burn across Wassaw Island in Chatham County.

According to the latest data from the National Interagency Fire Center, the lightning-caused fire has burned approximately 841 acres and is 35% contained.


Helicopters have dropped more than 94,000 gallons of water on the island as crews continue working to contain the flames.


This is a developing story. Check back for updates.


Photo by Capt. Hunter McCall with TowBoatUS Savannah

Yolonda Harris
News Now Georgia

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