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Wildfires rage across Georgia and northern Florida amid severe drought

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At least eight wildfires continued to tear through parts of southern Georgia and northern Florida on Thursday amid severe drought conditions in the region. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. As a result, parts of the Southeast are contending with hazardous air quality resulting from the … Read more

Southern US wildfires force residents to flee, leaving them unsure if their homes are standing

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NAHUNTA, Ga. — NAHUNTA, Ga. (AP) — Wildfires tearing through the South have forced hundreds of Georgia residents to flee in minutes, leaving them distraught about the homes and animals they left behind. The fires that spread this week during an extreme drought in Georgia and Florida have blanketed cities hundreds of miles (kilometers) away … Read more

Dozens of homes destroyed as Georgia wildfires force evacuations, send smoke into metro Atlanta

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Fast-moving wildfires in southern Georgia destroyed dozens of homes and forced hundred of evacuations, as Gov. Brian Kemp on Wednesday declared a state of emergency, prompting road closures and burn bans.  The Brantley County fire in southeast Georgia has burned approximately 5,000 acres and was about 10% contained as of Wednesday night. County officials said … Read more

Wildfires across Georgia, Florida destroy nearly 50 homes and force evacuations

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ATLANTA — ATLANTA (AP) — Wildfires burning across the southeastern U.S. were intensifying Wednesday after destroying nearly 50 homes in southeastern Georgia and forcing evacuations in some communities. Some of the biggest fires were popping up between and around Jacksonville, Florida, and along Georgia’s coast. A long drought, low humidity and strong winds are fueling … Read more