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Gov. Kemp Surveys South Georgia Wildfire Damage, Says Crews Still Facing Long Fight Despite Rainfall
The governor will assess damage and meet crews as the Pineland Fire has burned 32,540 acres and destroyed more than 120 homes, officials said.
- On Tuesday, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp toured South Georgia to assess damage from the Pineland Fire and meet with front-line firefighting crews battling the destructive blazes.
- Both major Georgia fires ignited amid the state's worst drought in two decades, which rendered pine forests and swampy lowlands tinder-dry and highly combustible.
- The Highway 82 fire in Brantley County has burned 22,600 acres and is 32% contained, while Pineland in Clinch County has burned 32,003 acres and is 10% contained.
- Local officials lifted evacuation orders for roughly 1,500 people on Monday, though about 2,500 residents remain displaced as firefighting efforts continue.
- Firefighters face a prolonged battle despite weekend rains, as Kemp warned, "We know we're going to have to deal with this situation for a while longer.
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Georgia officials warn wildfires are still a threat as firefighters report progress
Officials battling two large wildfires in southern Georgia say firefighters are bracing for a long battle even after weekend rains boosted their containment efforts.
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Gov. Kemp surveys South Georgia wildfire damage, says crews still facing long fight despite rainfall
State leaders gave an update Tuesday, outlining where things stand and what crews are up against as they continue working to contain multiple large fires burning across the region.
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