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Georgia, Wildfires and More Than 120 Homes

Wildfires Destroy Dozens of Structures in Georgia, Governor Says

Fires fueled by drought have burned tens of thousands of acres in southern Georgia and northern Florida, where officials said one blaze was blamed for the death of a volunteer firefighter.

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Georgia under state of emergency as wildfires destroy dozens of homes amid drought

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Georgia Wildfires That Destroyed More Than 120 Homes Continue to Threaten Residents

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A fast-growing Georgia wildfire tops 31 square miles, with evacuations possible

One of two large wildfires in southeastern Georgia continues to grow and now exceeds 31 square miles (80 square kilometers), officials reported Sunday.

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Southeast wildfires explode in Florida, Georgia

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Florida wildfire map shows over 100 active fires Sunday. Here's where

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

The Georgia Forestry Commission says the fire has now grown to more than 22,000 acres and is only 6 percent contained.

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Heavy rain not ‘nearly enough’ to tame two wildfires in drought-stricken Georgia

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Live Updates: Highway 82 wildfire grows to 22,615 acres, at 6% containment

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

Gov. Brian Kemp has declared a state of emergency regarding the wildfires burning across south Georgia. Where are they? What is happening?

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

The Georgia governor said the wildfires had already surpassed the state's five-year average, and continues to spread.

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State of emergency, burn bans issued in response to south Georgia wildfires

A combination of factors, such as a severe drought and low humidity, are fueling two wildfires consuming over 20,000 acres of land in south Georgia.

Gov. Kemp declares State of Emergency for wildfires. First time in GA since 2007

Georgia’s extreme drought and out-of-control wildfires got the attention of Gov. Brian Kemp Wednesday afternoon. Kemp officially declared Georgia under a State of Emergency for 91 Georgia counties in response to the ongoing wildfires in south Georgia.

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

As parts of Central Georgia, and thousands of acres in South Georgia deal with widespread wildfires and drought, Gov. Kemp has issued a state of emergency.