PICKENS COUNTY, Ga. — Firefighters in Pickens County are trying to contain a reported wildfire on Wednesday afternoon. Fire officials say the fire is burning near Hwy. 136 East near the Overlook and is about 20% contained.

Crews tell 11Alive that, as of 7:45 p.m., the fire has burned about 40 acres and is about 95% contained. Currently, no structures have been impacted by the flames ad no injuries t

Emergency crews are working to contain a wildfire on a highway in Pickens County, according to fire and rescue officials. The fire is on Highway 136 East near the Overlook. Pickens County Fire and Rescue Officials said the fire is about 95% contained as of 7:45 p.