The region is under exceptional drought conditions, with humidity levels dipping below 20% and high fire danger indicators fueling continued growth.
ATLANTA — Two major wildfires continue to burn and wreak havoc across south Georgia, charring more than 34,600 acres combined and threatening homes as firefighters struggle against extreme weather and difficult terrain.
The largest blaze, the Pineland Road Fire in Clinch County, has grown to an estimated 29,606 acres and is just 10% contained as of April 22. Crews with the Georgia Forestry Commission and partner agencies are working to build and reinforce fire lines, but
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