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Texas tornado kills at least one person as wildfires still rage in parts of Georgia

news conference](https://www.news4jax.com/news/georgia/2026/04/24/gov-kemp-says-balloon-hitting-powerline-sparked-largest-wildfire-in-georgia-history-in-brantley-county/). According to the [Georgia](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/state-of-georgia) forestry commission, the Highway 82 fire has caused the most significant home loss that the state has ever experienced from a single wildfire

After destroying more than 120 homes, wildfires still a danger, Georgia officials say

Georgia’s governor, Brian Kemp, said on Friday that is the most for a single wildfire in the state’s history. The fire was started by a foil balloon hitting live power lines. That created

First Thing: White House correspondents’ dinner suspect to be charged as motive examined

wildfires also raging on in parts of Georgia. Officials from Wise county in Texas said the storm reached the area at around 10pm and caused significant damage across multiple neighborhoods. In addition to the confirmed

Wildfires burning across Georgia and Florida destroy homes and force evacuations

wildfires that had burned 34 sq miles, mostly in the state’s northern half. Firefighting equipment was being staged across the state so resources are closer to the fires, the Florida commissioner of agriculture, Wilton

Israel and Lebanon extend ceasefire. And, Trump eases medical marijuana rules

news you need to start your day.* ### Today's top stories **President Trump has ordered the Navy to "shoot and kill any boat"** trying to lay mines in the Strait of Hormuz. Shipping through

Natural disasters can cause another crisis for those recovering from opioid addiction

wildfire in Altadena, Calif.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/2000x2000+477+0/resize/100/quality/85/format/jpeg/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Feb%2Fa7%2Fc1b5520f4d2ca913af7a8623b185%2F359a7677.jpg)](https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/02/02/nx-s1-5266215/psychological-first-aid-ptsd-la-fire-helene-flood) ### [Shots - Health News](https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/) ### [For survivors of disasters, a new way to start healing the trauma](https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/02/02/nx-s1-5266215/psychological-first-aid-ptsd-la-fire-helene-flood) Their push comes as President Donald Trump

Sen. Bill Cassidy loses primary. And, WHO declares Ebola outbreak a global emergency

news you need to start your day.* ### Today's top stories **Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana lost his bid for reelection on Saturday.** He is one of seven Republican senators who voted to remove President