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‘It’s a beast, it’s a monster’: Wildfire explodes to more than 16,000 acres in South Georgia, forcing evacuations

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‘It’s a beast, it’s a monster’: Wildfire explodes to more than 16,000 acres in South Georgia, forcing evacuations Open in Walb.com
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  • Florida’s wildfire season was described as among the worst in decades, driven by prolonged drought and persistent low humidity that amplified fire danger.
  • Brantley County on the Florida border saw the fire grow rapidly, destroying dozens of structures as winds and drought persisted.
  • Amtrak service was disrupted by the regional fires but later restored, underscoring the broad impact on transportation.

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Fast-moving Florida, Georgia wildfires prompt evacuations, travel chaos

https://www.denver7.com/weather/fast-moving-florida-georgia-wildfires-prompt-evacuations-travel-chaosDenver7.com
Fast-moving Florida, Georgia wildfires prompt evacuations, travel chaos

Fast-moving Florida, Georgia wildfires prompt evacuations, travel chaos

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Fast-moving Florida, Georgia wildfires prompt evacuations, travel chaos

Wildfires burning across Georgia and Florida destroy homes and force evacuations

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/22/georgia-florida-wildfiresTheguardian.com
Wildfires burning across Georgia and Florida destroy homes and force evacuations

Near-record wildfires in Georgia spark evacuations and burn bans — as smokey conditions extend to Atlanta

https://nypost.com/2026/04/22/us-news/southern-georgia-wildfires-spark-evacuations-and-burn-bans-report/Nypost.com
Near-record wildfires in Georgia spark evacuations and burn bans — as smokey conditions extend to Atlanta

State of Emergency issued in Georgia as wildfire destroys 47 buildings

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State of Emergency issued in Georgia as wildfire destroys 47 buildings

Wildfires destroy nearly 50 homes in Georgia as blazes grow in Florida

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Wildfires destroy nearly 50 homes in Georgia as blazes grow in Florida

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