South Georgia wildfires exceed 53,000 acres; containment remains limited despite rain

South Georgia wildfire grows to more than 22,000 acres in Brantley County as crews use rain break to strengthen containment lines
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South Georgia wildfires destroy more than 120 homes as relief organizations mobilize to help evacuees

The Pineland Road Fire near Valdosta has grown beyond 32,000 acres, and the Brantley County fire has spread more than 22,000 acres. Dry conditions and shifting winds continue to fuel the fires.

Residents forced to evacuate as firefighters continue to battle wildfires in northeast Japan

Some 730 hectares (1,804 acres) were ablaze, despite efforts by the Self-Defence Forces and firefighters to bring the flames under control.

Colorado Springs firefighters issue warning after 5 human-caused fires in 5 days: "Enough is enough"

The Colorado Springs Fire Department has put out a warning to residents after responding to five wildland fires in five days, all believed to be human-caused.

Wildfires rage in Georgia, Florida; homes burn, evacuations ordered

At least 90 homes have been burned in Georgia and major roads were closed as firefighters work to contain wildfires.

Wildfires in Mourne mountains are 'soul destroying' minister says

Firefighters are tackling a wildfire on the Mourne Mountains in County Down. The blaze broke out on the Slievenaman Road in Newcastle. It comes as a yellow warning for wildfires remains in place across Northern Ireland. People are being asked to avoid the area.

Wildfires in Japan’s north worsen, 1,400 firefighters deployed

Japan has experienced relatively few wildfires compared with other parts of the world, but climate change has increased their frequency.