After destroying more than 120 homes, wildfires still a danger, Georgia officials say
Summary
Two large wildfires in southeastern Georgia have destroyed more than 120 homes and continue to threaten lives and property. Officials warn that strong winds could make the fires spread quickly and urge people to evacuate if ordered.Key Facts
- The Brantley County fire started on Monday and destroyed at least 87 homes, the most ever for a single fire in Georgia.
- This fire began when a foil balloon hit power lines, causing a spark that ignited dry material on the ground.
- The fire covers more than 14.8 square miles and is about 10% contained.
- A second fire near the Florida border burned over 46.9 square miles and destroyed at least 35 homes.
- This second fire started from sparks during welding and is also about 10% contained.
- Firefighters are also handling over 150 other smaller wildfires across Georgia and Florida.
- The fires and smoky haze have caused air quality warnings in some areas.
- Experts say the fires are worse because of drought, strong winds, climate change, and dead trees from Hurricane Helene.
- A volunteer firefighter in northern Florida died after a medical emergency while fighting a fire; no deaths have been reported in Georgia.
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