52 wildfires burned more than 3,000 acres in Georgia in two days

52 wildfires burned more than 3,000 acres in Georgia in two days

Georgia saw 52 wildfires tear through 3,055 acres on April 18 and 19, as a worsening drought leaves land and vegetation dangerously dry across the state. What’s Happening: The Georgia Forestry Commission, the state agency responsible for wildfire prevention and forest protection, reported the fires over that two-day stretch. No meaningful rainfall is expected anytime […] The post 52 wildfires burned more than 3,000 acres in Georgia in two days a…

Exceptional drought sparks wave of wildfires across Georgia

A widespread, exceptional drought has set the stage for a surge of wildfires across Georgia, with more than 90 igniting this week alone as crews race to contain fast-moving blazes.

Pinelands Road fire in South Georgia expands to 9,000 acres, 10% contained

A wildfire in South Georgia has grown to nearly 9,000 acres and is only 10% contained due to drought conditions, with 52 fires started in two days and local governments imposing burn bans. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities.