2 days ago Georgia fire grows; Glynn County homes evacuatedThe Highway 82 fire remains 6% contained a week after it began. The fire has destroyed at least 87 homes.…By Andrea Snody - News4Jax and Francine Frazier - News4Jax
April 24, 2026 Volunteer firefighter dies while fighting Hilliard wildfireFirefighter James Crews died after a medical emergency while battling a Hilliard wildfire, officials said.…By Dan Scanlan
April 24, 2026 Clay-Putnam wildfire now 65% containedThe so-called Railroad wildfire spans 4,413 acres, but evacuated families have been allowed to return home.…By News4Jax staff
April 24, 2026 87 homes lost in Southeast Georgia wildfiresThe wildfire destroyed dozens of homes within hours of erupting Tuesday. It remains only 15% contained.…By News4Jax staff
April 22, 2026 Smoke blankets area as Railroad wildfire growsThe wildfire grew slightly overnight, but firefighting efforts on the ground and air are helping to contain it.…By Dan Scanlan
April 22, 2026 Wildfire destroys 47 homes in Southeast GeorgiaSome families were evacuated with minutes to spare after the Brantley County wildfire exploded to 5,000 acres..…By Briana Brownleee - News4Jax and Jesse Hanson - News4Jax
April 21, 2026 Wildfire risks could grow over next 10 weeks, officials warnThe danger of wildfires will persist as long as the drought continues, and little rain is forecast, fire officials say.…By Dan Scanlan
April 21, 2026 Fire danger expands across much of the Florida PeninsulaDry air, high winds and a severe drought have put much of the state under a red flag warning.…By Irene Sans - Storm Center
April 20, 2026 Wildfires scorch Northeast Florida as drought continuesA wildfire in Clay County grew to over 2,000 acres, and a 1,000-acre fire was burning in adjacent Putnam County.…By Dan Scanlan
April 20, 2026 Dry air increases fire danger in North Florida and PanhandleA cold front is bringing dry and windy conditions to drought-stricken areas, a recipe for wildfires.…By Irene Sans - Storm Center