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Wildfires across Georgia and Florida have destroyed nearly 50 homes and are forcing evacuations
Officials say drought and strong winds are driving rapid fire growth as crews battle dozens of wildfires, with nearly 50 homes destroyed.
- Wildfires scorched more than 16,000 acres across Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia on Wednesday, triggering mandatory evacuations and road closures throughout the region.
- Extreme drought, low humidity, and high winds fueled rapid fire spread, prompting the National Weather Service to issue Red Flag Warnings for inland regions across the states.
- The Railroad Fire in Clay and Putnam counties reached 4,186 acres at 55% containment, while Brantley County's Highway 82 Fire expanded to over 5,000 acres; at least 47 structures have been destroyed.
- Brantley County Schools closed Wednesday to ensure student safety during the "ongoing crisis," while volunteers accept donations for first responders at the Clay County Fairgrounds Cattlemen's Arena.
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Wildfires raging in the southeastern United States have forced the evacuation of a number of residents.
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Georgia wildfire destroys dozens of homes, spreads to more than 5,000 acres
(BRANTLEY COUNTY, Ga.) — Dry conditions from a persistent drought and gusty winds were fueling wildfires on Wednesday in the Southeast, including a blaze in Southeast Georgia that has destroyed dozens of homes and prompted evacuations. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency for 91 counties in South Georgia. The wildfire in Brantley County, Georgia, grew from about 700 acres at 10 a.m. local time on Tuesday to 5,000 acres at 6 p.m.…
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