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Wildfires Ravage GA-FL, Destroy 50 Homes, Smoke Hits SC

4/24/2026

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Wildfires have burned thousands of acres in southern Georgia and northern Florida, prompting evacuations and destroying over 50 homes.
Smoke has created unhealthy air for children and heart patients as far as Columbia, South Carolina.
The Brantley County fire spread across 7 square miles and was about 15% contained overnight.
Georgia officials say fallen trees from Hurricane Helene provide tinder that fuels the flames.

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Wildfires have burned thousands of acres in southern Georgia and northern Florida, prompting evacuations and destroying over 50 homes.
Smoke has created unhealthy air for children and heart patients as far as Columbia, South Carolina.
The Brantley County fire spread across 7 square miles and was about 15% contained overnight.
Georgia officials say fallen trees from Hurricane Helene provide tinder that fuels the flames.