Wildfires burning across Georgia and Florida destroy homes and force evacuations
Summary
Wildfires in south-east Georgia and north-east Florida have destroyed at least 50 homes and forced many people to evacuate. A historic burn ban was placed on 91 counties in Georgia due to extreme drought and wildfire risk, with firefighters working hard to control multiple fires.Key Facts
- Wildfires destroyed 50 homes in south-east Georgia and caused evacuations in Florida.
- Georgia issued its first-ever mandatory burn ban covering 91 counties.
- Drought conditions in the US are the worst for this time of year since 2000, affecting over 61% of the lower 48 states.
- Two major Georgia wildfires have burned more than 31 square miles combined.
- Florida is experiencing exceptional drought and battling 131 wildfires, mostly in the northern region.
- Firefighters and emergency services are coordinating across multiple counties with more evacuations expected.
- Smoke from fires affected air quality in Atlanta, Savannah, and Jacksonville.
- Officials urge residents to follow safety guidance and prepare for possible evacuations.
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