Wildfires rage in Georgia and Florida

A severe wildfire season is intensifying across the southeastern United States, with Georgia and Florida facing their worst blazes in decades.

In Georgia, a fire has consumed over 17,000 acres and remains only 10% contained, leading to poor air quality as far as Atlanta.

Florida officials have issued burn bans across several counties as crews struggle to manage multiple fast-moving fires.

Residents in the path of the flames have been told to flee their homes as emergency services prioritize life safety over property protection.