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Drought fuels massive Georgia wildfires

Drought fuels massive Georgia wildfires

A humanitarian and environmental crisis is unfolding in the Southeast as massive wildfires tear through rural communities.

The Pineland Road Fire has already consumed over 29,000 acres, forcing hundreds of residents to evacuate with only minutes' notice.

Air quality warnings have been issued for cities hundreds of miles away as toxic smoke blankets the region.

Meteorologists warn that while some rain is expected, the persistent drought has left the landscape dangerously vulnerable to further outbreaks.

Georgia
Country in the Caucasus region of Europe and Asia
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City in Florida Department, Uruguay
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