US EditionGrowing wildfires blamed for death of Florida firefighter, destruction of 120 Georgia homes
The Brantley County blaze and a larger fire near the Florida line have burned more than 40,000 acres, officials said.
- On Friday, the Highway 82 Fire in Brantley County, Georgia, has scorched 5,000 acres and destroyed at least 87 homes. Officials announced a nightly curfew from 8:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. in affected areas.
- Persistent drought conditions have left local pine and hardwood forests "super flammable," according to Georgia Forestry Commission spokesperson Seth Hawkins. Wind-fueled flames consume dry brush across the rural landscape.
- Georgia Governor Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency across 91 counties, mobilizing 59 fire departments and air support. Crews prioritize structure protection while coordinating with state and federal agencies.
- Mandatory evacuations forced residents into shelters like the Hortense Church of God, with at least 25 people displaced. Brantley County manager Joey Cason said it is a "miracle that we have not had any lives lost."
- Dense smoke forced the closure of Highway 82 as firefighters battle the blaze amid shifting winds. Across the state line in Hilliard, Florida, a volunteer firefighter died following a medical emergency while fighting a separate wildfire.
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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…
Georgia wildfires destory 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.Brantley County Manager Joey Cason, called it a dynamic situation in a Saturday morning video posted to social media and begged residents to please evacuate if they are ordered to do so.This fire is going to move rapidly, once these winds get here later today, he said.IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | Powerf…
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