Crews Battle Wildfires In North Georgia Mountains

Crews battled a wildfire that scorched more than 400 acres along the Gilmer County - Murray County line.

By Monday morning the fire was about 60 percent contained, according to U.S. Forestry Department officials.

The fire burned in the Tatum Lead Road part of Fort Mountain State Park.

Officials blamed lightning for the fire.

One structure was damaged, but no evacuations were necessary.

Another fire consumed about 100 acres in neighboring Pickens County.