Growing wildfires blamed for death of Florida firefighter, destruction of 120 Georgia homes

Growing wildfires in Georgia leave one firefighter dead and 120 homes destroyed

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp told reporters it’s believed the number of homes destroyed is the highest tally by a single wildfire in the state's history

Kemp: Balloon may have sparked wildfire

(The Center Square) – Gov. Brian Kemp said Friday a balloon that landed on a power line may have created a wildfire in Brantley County that has destroyed 87 homes

Gov. Brian Kemp says wildfires have destroyed more than 120 homes in south Georgia; nearly 1,000 more homes threatened

Gov. Brian Kemp says wildfires have destroyed more than 120 homes in south Georgia; nearly 1,000 more homes threatened.

New evacuations ordered as Brantley County wildfire spreads into Coffee County

A wildfire burning along Highway 82 in Brantley County pushed north into Coffee County on Thursday and is still burning Friday morning, even after overnight humidity climbed to 90%. What’s Happening: The fire crossed Highway 110 West into Coffee County, reaching Stewart Road, also known as Lane and Robertson Hammock Road. Fire behavior was described […] The post New evacuations ordered as Brantley County wildfire spreads into Coffee County appea…

Growing wildfire that has destroyed nearly 90 homes in Georgia forces new evacuations | Chattanooga Times Free Press

A wildfire that has charred dozens of homes in southeast Georgia prompted officials to order more evacuations Friday as the growing blaze threatened a wider area and fire crews helped residents hose down properties in a scramble to limit the damage.

Family saves more than a dozen animals, loses home to fast-moving Brantley County wildfire

Anna and Dennis Dudek and their four children managed to save 10 dogs, some lizards and a hermit crab from the Brantley County fire before their home was all but leveled by the blaze.