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Three workers wearing yellow shirts, green pants, red helmets, and safety gear stand next to a large yellow Caterpillar D5K bulldozer on muddy ground under a cloudy sky.

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More Brantley County wildfire evacuees can go home today

by B.T. ClarkMay 1, 2026May 1, 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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Two massive Georgia wildfires still burning as 8 new fires break out

by B.T. ClarkMay 1, 2026May 1, 2026

A large forest fire with thick smoke billowing into the clear blue sky above a dense green forest. The smoke is white and gray, spreading widely across the horizon. The forest below is mostly green with some areas of brown or dead trees, and a small dirt road or path runs through the lower part of the image.

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Georgia officials defend balloon hitting power line as cause of wildfire

by B.T. ClarkMay 1, 2026May 1, 2026

A forest fire with flames burning through dense green trees, producing thick smoke that spreads across the area. The fire is visible in several spots among the trees, with smoke rising and partially obscuring the view.

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Highway 82 wildfire still burning as second fire starts in Wayne County

by B.T. ClarkMay 1, 2026May 1, 2026

A forest fire with visible flames burning among trees and bushes. In the foreground, water is being sprayed from a red fire hose towards the fire, attempting to extinguish it. The area is smoky with dry leaves and grass on the ground.

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Pineland Road Fire reaches 38% contained but remains dangerous

by B.T. ClarkApril 30, 2026April 30, 2026

Map titled "Evacuation Hwy 82 GA-GAS-130044 April 30, 2026 Day," showing an evacuation area of 22,577 acres as of April 29, 2026, 2130 hours. The map highlights a central evacuation zone in shades of red and pink, bordered by yellow lines, with numbered sections within the zone. Surrounding areas are labeled with divisions such as Div I, Div J, Div G, Div L, Div M, Div E, Div A, and Branch I. Roads, water bodies, and other geographic features are marked, along with a legend in the bottom right corner indicating various symbols for properties, hazards, and infrastructure. The map includes a scale bar in miles and a north arrow for orientation.

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Brantley County lets some wildfire evacuees go home

by B.T. ClarkApril 30, 2026April 30, 2026

Firefighters in yellow protective gear stand near bulldozers on a dirt path in a forested area. A helicopter carrying a water bucket flies above, releasing water onto a large plume of smoke rising from a wildfire in the background. The sky is partly clear with blue visible beyond the smoke.

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Realistic Expectations: Rain today won’t put out Highway 82 wildfire

by B.T. ClarkApril 30, 2026April 30, 2026

A white pickup truck with green stripes and the word "FIRE" partially visible on the side is parked on a road. In the background, there is a large, dense cloud of smoke rising from a fire in a wooded area, with trees visible at the base of the smoke. Power lines stretch across the sky above the smoke.

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Highway 82 wildfire grows slightly but holds containment gains

by B.T. ClarkApril 29, 2026April 29, 2026

Firefighters in yellow protective gear are actively responding to a house fire in a residential area. Smoke is billowing from the side of a beige house with multiple chimneys, and the exterior shows signs of fire damage. Several fire hoses are laid out on the ground, and the firefighters are working near burnt bushes and debris. The scene is surrounded by green trees and neighboring houses.

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Fire tears through Roswell townhome

by B.T. ClarkApril 29, 2026April 29, 2026

A severely fire-damaged kitchen with a large hole in the ceiling exposing insulation and wooden beams. The cabinets and walls are charred and blackened. A white refrigerator stands on the right side with some items on top, and a table with a large orange Fanta bottle is visible in the foreground. The window at the back is partially obscured by soot and damage.

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Kitchen fire destroys Savannah home

by B.T. ClarkApril 29, 2026April 29, 2026