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Two firefighters in yellow protective jackets and helmets are extinguishing a smoldering forest fire. One firefighter is spraying water from a hose onto a pile of charred branches and roots, while the other stands nearby. The ground is covered with ash and burnt debris, and smoke is rising among the trees in the background.

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Highway 82 wildfire hits 75% containment as south Georgia fires keep burning

by B.T. ClarkMay 4, 2026May 4, 2026

A nighttime scene shows a house with smoke billowing from it, indicating a fire. A fire truck from Savannah Fire is parked on the street with its lights flashing red. Fire hoses are laid out on the ground, leading towards the house. Two firefighters in gear are near the house, partially obscured by smoke and trees. A street sign reads "Laura Ave 100." The area is fenced, and a fire hydrant is visible on the right side of the image.

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House fire on Beech Street in Savannah

by B.T. ClarkMay 4, 2026May 4, 2026

Road leading into a forest with large smoke plume from a wildfire

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Evacuees can return home as wildfire still smolders in Brantley County

by B.T. ClarkMay 4, 2026May 4, 2026

A forested area with dry leaves covering the ground and some small flames burning near the base of the trees. Thick smoke is rising and partially obscuring the background. Trees with sparse green leaves surround the scene.

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Brantley County lifts evacuation orders, curfew after wildfire

by B.T. ClarkMay 3, 2026May 3, 2026

Helicopter carrying an orange water bucket flying over a grassy field with a forest and thick smoke in the background.

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Highway 82 wildfire jumps to 64% contained

by B.T. ClarkMay 3, 2026May 3, 2026

Entrance to a Home & Pharmacy store with a blue sign above the automatic sliding doors. In front of the entrance, there are three concrete bollards, and a large pile of dark-colored clothing or fabric scattered on the ground. A shopping cart filled with items is positioned to the left side near a brick wall. A "No Parking Fire Lane" sign is mounted on the wall near the entrance. The ground is paved with interlocking bricks.

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Chamblee Walmart closed after man sets fire inside store

by B.T. ClarkMay 2, 2026May 2, 2026

Man leaning out of car window flicking a cigarette

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Want to stop wildfires? Don’t throw lit cigarettes out your car window

by B.T. ClarkMay 2, 2026May 2, 2026

Map showing evacuation zones for Hwy 82, GA-GAS-130044, dated May 2, 2026. The map covers 22,532 acres as of April 30, 2026, at 2200 hours. Areas are divided into numbered sections with boundaries marked for divisions (Div A, Div E, Div G, Div I, Div J, Div L, Div M) and branches (Branch I, Branch II). The map highlights mandatory evacuation zones in red, voluntary evacuation zones in yellow, and no evacuation zones in white. Additional markings include division breaks, branch breaks, wildfire perimeter, county boundary, communities, and WMA boundary. Major roads such as US Hwy 82 and State Rte 110 are labeled.

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More Brantley County wildfire evacuees cleared to return home Saturday

by B.T. ClarkMay 2, 2026May 2, 2026

Three firefighters wearing yellow protective jackets, helmets, and green pants are working in a forest area with charred ground and fallen branches, likely after a wildfire. The surrounding trees show signs of burning and smoke is visible in the background.

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Pineland Road wildfire grows slightly, reaches 44% containment

by B.T. ClarkMay 2, 2026May 2, 2026

Map showing the wildfire perimeter near Hwy 82 as of May 2, 2026. The wildfire perimeter is outlined in red, with uncontained fire edges marked by red jagged lines and contained fire edges marked by solid black lines. The affected area covers 22,532 acres as of April 30, 2026, 22:00 hours. Key roads within the perimeter include Campbell Rd, Stewart Rd, Browntown Rd, State Rte 32, and State Rte 110. The map also shows county boundaries for Wayne, Brantley, and Glynn counties. The scale at the bottom indicates distances up to 2 miles.

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Highway 82 wildfire reaches 45% containment as rain moves in

by B.T. ClarkMay 2, 2026May 2, 2026