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NASA Shows Georgia’s Worst Wildfire: 50k Acres, 120 Homes Lost

5/2/2026

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NASA images show 50,000 acres burned and 120 homes destroyed, Georgia’s worst wildfire damage.
The Pineland Road and Highway 82 fires have burned 50,000 acres in Brantley and Clinch, containment 23% and 32%.
Investigators say welding sparks ignited Highway 82 and a Mylar balloon hitting power lines started Pineland Road, and drought and Hurricane Helene debris dried fuel.
Direct Relief pledged $25,000 and shipped respirators to health clinics in the fire-affected counties.

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NASA images show 50,000 acres burned and 120 homes destroyed, Georgia’s worst wildfire damage.
The Pineland Road and Highway 82 fires have burned 50,000 acres in Brantley and Clinch, containment 23% and 32%.
Investigators say welding sparks ignited Highway 82 and a Mylar balloon hitting power lines started Pineland Road, and drought and Hurricane Helene debris dried fuel.
Direct Relief pledged $25,000 and shipped respirators to health clinics in the fire-affected counties.