Authorities are fighting a 215-acre wildfire near Black and Springer mountains in the Chattahoochee National Forest that has closed the approach trail to the Appalachian Trail. The fire was first reported around 7 p.m. Saturday and the cause is under investigation, according to a news release from the U.S. Forest Service. The fire is not currently threatening any structures and is close to the Dawson, Gilmer, Fannin and Lumpkin county lines.
Authorities continue to battle wildfire near Appalachian Trail