CAMDEN COUNTY, Ga. — Residents of the River Place subdivision can now return to their homes after being evacuated Tuesday afternoon “due to a large outdoor fire,” Camden County Fire Rescue said.
The subdivision is located in Waverly on U.S. 17, which is still closed from the subdivision entrance north to Dover Bluff Road, officials said.
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The Georgia Forestry Commission confirmed that the fire is a wildfire.
Camden County Schools posted a message on its Facebook page on Tuesday afternoon saying, “Due to reported fires in the area, bus routes may experience delays. We appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconvenience.”
CCFR said Georgia Forestry Commission helped its firefighters to get the fire under control. Also offering support, CCFR said, was the Jekyll Island Fire Department and Glynn County Fire Rescue.
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