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Georgia Fires Ravage 55,000 Acres, Destroy 120 Homes

4/30/2026

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Kemp Reports Fires

Governor Brian Kemp said the Pineland Road and Highway 82 fires have burned more than 55,000 acres and remain active.
The Georgia Forestry Commission said the Pineland Road fire (23% contained) began from a welding spark on April 18, while the Highway 82 fire (32% contained) started after a foil balloon hit a power line on April 20.
Over 100 people were evacuated, about 2,500 stayed displaced, and more than 120 homes were destroyed.

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Effingham Fire Warns

Residents must obtain a placard from Satilla Grocery at Hwy 259 or the lot west of Hwy 301 between 6 a.m.-10 p.m. to re-enter Highway 110 West.
Effingham Fire and Rescue warned locals continue violating the April 22 no-burn ban on yard debris, campfires, fireworks and tiki torches.
Peachy Promises shelters 17 families and coordinates donations of campers, eye drops, batteries and hydration products for households and firefighters.

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Kemp Reports Fires

Governor Brian Kemp said the Pineland Road and Highway 82 fires have burned more than 55,000 acres and remain active.
The Georgia Forestry Commission said the Pineland Road fire (23% contained) began from a welding spark on April 18, while the Highway 82 fire (32% contained) started after a foil balloon hit a power line on April 20.
Over 100 people were evacuated, about 2,500 stayed displaced, and more than 120 homes were destroyed.

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