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Old Dixie Highway Fire kills volunteer, razes 120 homes.

4/26/2026

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Story summary

Neighbors gave free meals and saved county records as the Highway 82 fire spread.
The Brantley County blaze destroyed over 120 homes and forced thousands to evacuate.
Brytney Quinn watched her house burn within half an hour after evacuating with her children.
A volunteer firefighter died of a medical emergency while fighting the Old Dixie Highway Fire in Hilliard.
Ginger Hunter lost her wedding chapel, bridal suite and dresses, none insured.

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Story summary

Neighbors gave free meals and saved county records as the Highway 82 fire spread.
The Brantley County blaze destroyed over 120 homes and forced thousands to evacuate.
Brytney Quinn watched her house burn within half an hour after evacuating with her children.
A volunteer firefighter died of a medical emergency while fighting the Old Dixie Highway Fire in Hilliard.
Ginger Hunter lost her wedding chapel, bridal suite and dresses, none insured.