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Metro Atlanta Steps up as Relief Efforts Expand for South Georgia Wildfire Victims
The Red Cross has opened three shelters and assigned at least 35 staff and volunteers as wildfires force evacuations and destroy more than 120 homes.
- On Monday, the American Red Cross opened a third emergency shelter in Jesup to serve residents displaced by South Georgia wildfires. The facility joins existing operations in Brunswick and Lake Park.
- Over 150 wildfires are currently burning across Georgia and Florida, exacerbated by drought, high winds, and debris from 2024's Hurricane Helene. The Highway 82 Fire in Brantley County has consumed over 20,000 acres.
- Destruction totals more than 120 homes, with 87 lost in Brantley County and 35 in Clinch County. Evacuee Rick Biehl described conditions as a "warzone," noting containment efforts remain between 7% and 10%.
- American Red Cross communication team member Allison Flexner stated that donations as small as $20 can provide three daily meals for evacuees. The Red Cross plans to maintain shelter operations through May 10, 2026.
- Authorities warned of a "potential bad fire day" due to expected 15 mph wind gusts, urging residents to heed evacuation notices. Swan's Honey Farm Manager Jacob Lennon has successfully relocated bee hives to safety amid ongoing uncertainty.
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TelegraphHerald.comFast-Growing Georgia Wildfire Tops 31 Square Miles, With Evacuations Possible
NAHUNTA, Ga.—One of two large wildfires in southeastern Georgia continues to grow and now exceeds 31 square miles (80 square kilometers), officials reported Sunday. The Highway 82 Fire has been burning since April 20 and as of Saturday had destroyed at least 87 homes. On Sunday morning, officials said it was only 7% contained. Highway 82 in Brantley County is about 35 miles (56.3 kilometers) north of the state line with Florida. “The fire basica…
·New York, United States
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Brantley County wildfire smoke drifts into Glynn County; evacuees seek help at Brunswick Red Cross shelter
Smoke from the Brantley County wildfires drifted into neighboring Glynn County, prompting air-quality concerns as voluntary evacuations continued and a local state of emergency remained in effect.
·Jacksonville, United States
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The Independent (US)Georgia wildfires continue to spread as blazes remain uncontained
·London, United Kingdom
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