Wildfires in southeastern Georgia threaten homes as strong winds loom
Two wildfires in southeastern Georgia continue to threaten homes and lives as officials warn that strong winds could spread the flames.
Brantley County Manager Joey Cason posted a video to social media on Saturday morning.
In it, he calls for residents to “please evacuate” if they get an evacuation order.
The Highway 82 Fire has been burning since Monday and has destroyed at least 87 homes.
The fire’s perimeter is more than 14.8 square miles.
Meanwhile, a second fire about 70 miles to the southwest in Clinch and Echols counties has burned more than 46.9 square miles and destroyed at least 35 homes.
As of Saturday, both were only about 10% contained.
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