Southern Georgia wildfires persist with one blaze doubling in size despite rain

6 articles · Updated · The Guardian · Apr 27

The Pineland Road and Highway 82 fires have destroyed over 100 homes and scorched more than 85 square miles combined, with Highway 82 only 6% contained as of Monday.
Authorities attribute the Highway 82 fire to a foil balloon hitting power lines and the Pineland Road fire to welding sparks. Crews responded to 10 new blazes statewide over the weekend.
More than 150 wildfires are burning in Georgia and Florida, fueled by drought, wind, and hurricane debris. No fire deaths have been reported in Georgia, but one firefighter died in northern Florida.

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