Why the Southeast is burning – extreme drought is only part of the reason
The southeastern US has been in drought for months.
With the wind and unusually low humidity, it’s facing perfect conditions for spreading fires.
Wildfires Raging Across US Southeast
- Wildfires tear across Southeast amid drought, high winds 📹 ABC News —
- Wildfires rage in southern Georgia, destroying homes 📹 NBC News —
- Wildfires continue to burn in south Georgia NPR —
- Over 35,000 acres scorched as wildfires burn through Georgia 📹 ABC News —
- 'My house is gone!': Woman shows damage after Georgia wildfire 📹 Associated Press —