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Wildfires burning across Georgia and Florida destroy homes and force evacuations

due to worsening drought conditions and rising wildfire activity. “My office and I are working closely with the Georgia Forestry Commission to respond to the increasing threat of wildfires in South Georgia,” [Governor Brian Kemp

A fast-growing Georgia wildfire tops 31 square miles, with evacuations possible

Wildfires continue to spread across South Georgia amid drought conditions](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/24/nx-s1-5797829/wildfires-continue-to-spread-across-south-georgia-amid-drought-conditions) Wind gusts of about 15 mph (24.1 kph) were expected Sunday. Cason also said evacuation notices could be issued Sunday and that