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Homes Destroyed, Evacuations and How to Help: What to Know About the Southeast Georgia Wildfires
The fire has burned thousands of acres and forced evacuations as crews battle unpredictable winds and drought conditions.
- On Friday, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp will survey wildfire damage in Brantley County, where the Highway 82 Fire has destroyed 87 homes since igniting last Friday.
- Drought conditions and gusty winds have fueled the blaze across more than 8 square miles, as Georgia battles more than 150 wildfires amid its worst fire season in nearly 40 years.
- Kemp issued a state of emergency Wednesday for over half of Georgia's counties, authorizing deployment of personnel and equipment while mandatory evacuations continue for roughly 200 Brantley County residents.
- Firefighters from dozens of local agencies are protecting structures and clearing brush while the fire remains only 15% contained; Brantley County organizations accept donations for displaced families.
- Forecasters predict a 20% to 40% chance of weekend showers, yet officials warn that several inches of rain are needed to extinguish the flames while lightning could spark further ignitions.
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Orillia MattersGrowing Georgia wildfires have destroyed 120 homes, forcing new evacuations
NAHUNTA, Ga. (AP) — Two large wildfires burning in drought-stricken southeast Georgia have destroyed more than 120 homes and are threatening nearly 1,000 more, Gov. Brian Kemp said Friday.
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Tracking Florida, Georgia wildfires, state of emergency, homes destroyed, evacuations
Firefighters are continuing to battle more than 130 wildfires in the state Thursday as fast-moving blazes in Georgia have destroyed homes forcing hundreds of evacuations. Here's a county-by-county update and the latest information you should know.
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