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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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31 new wildfires break out across Georgia in a single day

by B.T. ClarkApril 24, 2026April 24, 2026

Satellite map showing the location of the Effingham Oliver Kildare Road Fire, covering 90 acres, near Pryor Road and Highway 17. The area includes a mix of forested and cleared land.

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Wildfire breaks out in Effingham County

by B.T. ClarkApril 23, 2026April 23, 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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Candler County declares emergency over wildfire risk

by News DeskApril 23, 2026April 23, 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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How you can help the victims of the South Georgia wildfires

by B.T. ClarkApril 23, 2026April 23, 2026

A large fire engulfs a building in a wooded area, with bright orange flames and thick smoke visible through the trees. In the foreground, firefighting equipment, including hoses and a valve, is positioned on the ground.

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Highway 82 in Brantley County open, but Highway 110 stays closed due to wildfire

by B.T. ClarkApril 23, 2026April 24, 2026

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Wildfire smoke from southern Georgia drifts into Augusta area

by B.T. ClarkApril 23, 2026April 23, 2026

A nighttime scene of a forest fire with intense orange and red flames illuminating the sky behind silhouetted trees. The foreground shows a dark grassy area and a dirt path, with a faint blue light source near the trees on the left side.

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FEMA approves wildfire funds for south Georgia counties

by B.T. ClarkApril 23, 2026April 23, 2026

A fire burning intensely in the distance with thick smoke rising, partially obscuring trees and structures. The foreground shows scorched ground and patches of grass, with a small boat on a trailer positioned to the right.

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Wildfire smoke from South Georgia reaches metro Atlanta

by B.T. ClarkApril 22, 2026April 22, 2026

A construction backhoe loader parked in front of a small building with a metal roof. The sky is filled with thick smoke, giving it a hazy, orange appearance, and the sun appears as a small, bright red circle. There are trees partially visible through the smoke in the background.

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Wildfire smoke drops visibility to half a mile across the region

by B.T. ClarkApril 22, 2026April 22, 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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Georgia gets federal help as 2 wildfires burn through 11,000 acres

by B.T. ClarkApril 22, 2026April 22, 2026