Growing wildfires blamed for death of Florida firefighter, destruction of 120 Georgia homes

One of two Georgia wildfires doubles in size, officials say

One of two large wildfires in southeastern Georgia continues to grow and now exceeds 31 square miles. The Highway 82 Fire has been burning since April 20 and as of Saturday had destroyed at least 87 homes. Officials say Sunday…

Georgia Wildfires Burn Over 40,000 Acres, Destroy 120 Homes

Two massive Georgia wildfires have burned over 40,000 acres and destroyed 120 homes.

Georgia declares state of emergency as wildfires destroy dozens of homes

Two major fires in the southeast of the state – the Pineland Road Fire and the Highway 82 fire have burned more than 39,500 acres.

Georgia wildfires that destroyed more than 120 homes continue to threaten residents

Two wildfires in southeastern Georgia continued to threaten homes and lives on Saturday as officials warned that strong winds could spread the flames.

Two large wildfires in Georgia burn more than 40,000 acres

Officials said in a news conference Saturday that extreme draught and strong winds have contributed to the difficulty of putting out the fires.

Georgia And Florida Burning: Wildfires Swallow 120 Homes As Drought Turns South Into A Tinderbox - Tampa Free Press

Relentless wildfires are tearing through southern Georgia, leaving a trail of ash where more than 120 homes once stood. As of Saturday, two massive blazes have scorched over 40,000 acres, fueled by a punishing drought and high winds that have frustrated every attempt at containment. The destruction has reached historic levels. Governor Brian Kemp, who […] Georgia And Florida Burning: Wildfires Swallow 120 Homes As Drought Turns South Into A Tind…