Expected rainfall not enough to significantly affect fire
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Scattered showers were not expected to put a dent into a massive wildfire burning near the Georgia-Florida line.
Saturday's forecast called for a 30 percent chance of rain, but not enough to significantly affect the fire. West Mims Fire spokesman Jamie Keller says the rainfall has ranged from a drizzle to somewhat heavy, but nothing substantial.
More than 150,000 acres (60,700 hectares) have burned since lightning sparked the fire April 6 in the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. Two communities on the swamp's southeastern edge have been under evacuation orders as firefighters battle flames within a few miles of homes. Residents, particularly those with St. George or Moniac addresses, are asked to take the evacuation order seriously.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}More than 700 firefighters and support personnel are working to contain the blaze.