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Drought Sparks Florida, Georgia Wildfire Surge; 30-Day Burn Ban

4/23/2026

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Drought covered 99% of Florida and 98% of Georgia, fueling a wildfire surge.
Florida officials reported 135 active wildfires burning roughly 21,000 acres on April 22.
Georgia imposed a 30-day burn ban across 91 counties.
The Pineland Road fire in Clinch County burned over 16,000 acres, was 10% contained, and forced hundreds of evacuations.

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Story summary

Drought covered 99% of Florida and 98% of Georgia, fueling a wildfire surge.
Florida officials reported 135 active wildfires burning roughly 21,000 acres on April 22.
Georgia imposed a 30-day burn ban across 91 counties.
The Pineland Road fire in Clinch County burned over 16,000 acres, was 10% contained, and forced hundreds of evacuations.