Sweat Farm Road Fire News

According to the US Forestry Service National Incident Information Center, the Sweat Farm Road Fire is 45% contained as of Monday, April 23. 329 residences, FAA radio towers, and commercial radio towers are still endangered by the fire. 55,619 acres, 18 residences and 5 outbuildings have burned so far. 359 personnel are involved in firefighting efforts and the estimated date of containment is April 30.
Source: http://www.fs.fed.us/news/fire/mreport.shtml

The Georgia Forestry Commission estimates the cost of firefighting efforts so far at $1.7 million with an end cost of $10.7 million. Georgia Forestry reports that they made great progress on the fire yesterday, putting in miles of fire breaks on all sides of the fire. 23 miles of containment line are still needed, however and they also give an estimated containment date of April 30.
Source: http://www.gfc.state.ga.us/GFCNews/WildfireSituationReport.cfm