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Georgia declares emergency as wildfires burn 39,500 acres, 120 homes

Wildfires raging across south Georgia have destroyed more than 120 homes, scorched roughly 39,500 acres, and forced evacuations in dozens of rural communities, prompting Gov. Brian Kemp to declare a State of Emergency on April 22 covering 91 counties.

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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp declares state of emergency for South Georgia wildfires

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Georgia Gov. Kemp declares State of Emergency due to raging wild fires

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2 massive Georgia wildfires destroy more than 120 homes, scorch over 40,000 acres

Two massive wildfires in south Georgia have scorched more than 38,000 acres and destroyed over 100 homes.

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Rain brings some relief, but massive South Georgia wildfire still grows

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Federal firefighters coming to north Georgia’s aid

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‘It was a long weekend’: Metro firefighters head to South Georgia to battle growing wildfires

Their job: structure protection.

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South Georgia fires grow to more than 55K acres, limited containment

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Georgia’s strength shines through wildfire crisis: A community united

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Wildfire spreads into Wayne County, prompting mandatory evacuations

A wildfire that started in Brantley County has spread into Wayne County, where emergency officials have ordered mandatory evacuations in several areas.

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‘Help is on the way’: Federal funding approved as crews battle South Georgia wildfires

Federal help is now on the way as crews continue battling multiple wildfires across South Georgia.

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Georgia Emergency Management briefing warns of overnight refreeze, urges residents to stay home

ATLANTA — Georgia emergency and transportation officials are urging residents to stay off the roads as winter weather continues to impact the state and a refreeze is expected overnight into Monday. During a Sunday briefing, Georgia Emergency Management ...

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Smelling smoke from the Georgia wildfires? How to make a DIY air cleaner

Officials say the homemade device can help reduce indoor smoke particles.

Savannah Morning News

State of Emergency issued for south Georgia wildfires. What this means

It's all-hands-on-deck as Georgia leaders and first responders fight the wildfires down south. Shortly after a burn ban was declared for more than half the state, Gov. Brian Kemp issued a state of emergency through May 22. "My team and I are working ...

FEMA approves funds to help fight GA wildfires as Kemp says 1,000 homes are in danger of burning

ATLANTA — The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency is helping to coordinate the response to two big wildfires burning in South Georgia. There are currently about 1,000 homes in the line of those fires.

One of Two Georgia Wildfires Doubles in Size, Officials Say

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 basically doubled last night in size,