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Crews battle South Florida wildfires that have burned thousands of acres

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A pair of South Florida wildfires that torched thousands of acres in the Everglades over the weekend spread Monday as fire crews worked to contain them. The Florida Forest Service posted on Facebook that the growing fires were producing smoky conditions with reduced visibility, but containment operations were increasing. No serious … Read more

2 massive Georgia wildfires destroy more than 100 homes, scorch over 38,000 acres

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Two massive wildfires in south Georgia have scorched more than 38,000 acres and destroyed over 100 homes. Extreme drought has turned the region into a tinderbox and allowed flames to spread. Overnight, new fires sparked in rural south Georgia. One woman — who saw flames coming and fled with four kids and 10 dogs to … Read more