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A photo provided by the Office of Gov. Brian Kemp shows smoke produced from a wildfire in Brantley County, Georgia, on Friday, April 24, 2026. | Office of Gov. Brian Kemp via AP
2 days ago

Georgia fire grows; Glynn County homes evacuated

The Highway 82 fire remains 6% contained a week after it began. The fire has destroyed at least 87 homes.…

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Hilliard Volunteer Fire Department firefighter James Crews. | Nassau County Sheriff's Office
April 24, 2026

Volunteer firefighter dies while fighting Hilliard wildfire

Firefighter James Crews died after a medical emergency while battling a Hilliard wildfire, officials said.…

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Two fires burning near the Clay–Putnam County line have merged into the massive Railroad Fire. | Jesse Hanson, Newsw4Jax
April 24, 2026

Clay-Putnam wildfire now 65% contained

The so-called Railroad wildfire spans 4,413 acres, but evacuated families have been allowed to return home.…

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Georgia Department of Corrections inmate fire teams are assisting with the Brantley County fires. | Georgia Department of Corrections
April 24, 2026

87 homes lost in Southeast Georgia wildfires

The wildfire destroyed dozens of homes within hours of erupting Tuesday. It remains only 15% contained.…

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A Clay County Fire Rescue unit battles the Railroad Fire at the Clay/Putnam County line on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. | Clay County
April 22, 2026

Smoke blankets area as Railroad wildfire grows

The wildfire grew slightly overnight, but firefighting efforts on the ground and air are helping to contain it.…

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A massive wildfire burns in Southeast Georgia. | News4Jax
April 22, 2026

Wildfire destroys 47 homes in Southeast Georgia

Some families were evacuated with minutes to spare after the Brantley County wildfire exploded to 5,000 acres..…

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A 4,100-acre wildfire burns around the Clay–Putnam County line on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. | Clay County Fire Rescue
April 21, 2026

Wildfire risks could grow over next 10 weeks, officials warn

The danger of wildfires will persist as long as the drought continues, and little rain is forecast, fire officials say.…

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April 21, 2026

Fire danger expands across much of the Florida Peninsula

Dry air, high winds and a severe drought have put much of the state under a red flag warning.…

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A 500-acre blaze near Connor-Nelson Road in West Hilliard lights up the sky early Sunday, April 19, 2026. | Florida Forest Service
April 20, 2026

Wildfires scorch Northeast Florida as drought continues

A wildfire in Clay County grew to over 2,000 acres, and a 1,000-acre fire was burning in adjacent Putnam County.…

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April 20, 2026

Dry air increases fire danger in North Florida and Panhandle

A cold front is bringing dry and windy conditions to drought-stricken areas, a recipe for wildfires.…