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In Florida, firefighters have dealt with at least 130 wildfires that have burned 39 square miles, The Associated Press reports. In Georgia, the two biggest wildfires have burned more than 53 square miles, according to the state’s forestry commission.
Wildfires have intensified intensifying across the U.S. Southeast. More than 50 homes have been destroyed in Georgia. The fires also have forced evacuations.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) — Firefighters in Alachua and Putnam counties worked to contain wildfires before gusty winds this weekend. Florida Forest Service officials say the State Road 26 fire was up to 306 acres on Friday and was 60% contained.
Southern Georgia residents were told to flee their homes Wednesday, after a wildfire grew to consume a whopping 17,000 acres and only remained 10% contained.
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Second Harvest of South Georgia accepting donations for local firefighters as wildfires persist
Second Harvest of South Georgia is accepting donations to help local firefighters stay fed and hydrated as they battle wildfires throughout Clinch and Echols County.
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Wildfire Live Blog: Evacuations ordered in Levy County due to fires, Bradford County evacuation lifted
All of North Central Florida was under a fire weather watch and red flag warning on Monday, which was extended to Tuesday, as multiple wildfires burned in the region
A wildfire fueled by shifting winds scorched homes and vehicles in southeastern Georgia Thursday, forcing residents to decide whether to evacuate or stay behind.
According to the Georgia Forestry Commission, two major wildfires remain the primary concern: Pineland Road Fire in Clinch County. As of April 23, according to