Two large wildfires in Georgia burn more than 40,000 acres

Officials said in a news conference Saturday that extreme draught and strong winds have contributed to the difficulty of putting out the fires.

Published: April 25, 2026 5:38pm

Two large wildfires in south Georgia burnt more than 40,000 acres and damaged more than 120 homes, CBS News reported. 

Officials said in a news conference Saturday that extreme draught and strong winds have contributed to the difficulty of putting out the fires. 

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