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Georgia wildfire destroys dozens of homes, spreads to more than 5,000 acres

Wednesday, April 22 by ABC News

(BRANTLEY COUNTY, Ga.) -- Dry conditions from a persistent drought and gusty winds were fueling wildfires on Wednesday in the Southeast, including a blaze in Southeast Georgia that has destroyed dozens of homes and prompted evacuations.Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency... Read More.

Crews Contain Prattsville Wildfire After Rekindle Burns More Than 60 Acres

Monday, March 30 by Luke Matheson

Fire crews from multiple agencies responded to a wildfire Monday afternoon in the Prattsville area that ultimately burned more than 60 acres before being contained. According to officials, the Prattsville Fire Department was dispatched just before 3 p.m. on March 30 to the area of... Read More.

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Persistent heat and dangerous wildfire conditions could impact these parts of the US this weekend

Saturday, March 28 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A large swath of the country is expected to face dangerous heat and fire weather conditions this weekend, forecasts show.The National Weather Service has issued red flag warnings for more than 47 million Americans from the Great Plains to the Southeast... Read More.

Jefferson County Issues Countywide Burn Ban Amid Increased Wildfire Risk

Monday, March 23 by Luke Matheson

A countywide burn ban has been issued for Jefferson County due to heightened wildfire concerns, according to the Jefferson County Office of Emergency Management. Officials said current conditions have led to an increased risk of wildfires, prompting the order, which applies to all areas of... Read More.

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Burn Ban Issued for Dallas County Amid Increased Wildfire Risk

Tuesday, January 20 by Luke Matheson

A countywide burn ban is now in effect in Dallas County due to dry conditions and an elevated risk of wildfires, according to local officials. Under the burn ban, all outdoor burning is strictly prohibited. This includes the burning of brush piles, yard debris, campfires,... Read More.

California wildfire victims tell David Muir about struggle to rebuild a year after blaze

Thursday, January 8 by ABC News

(CALIFORNIA) -- A year ago, the deadly wildfires in Southern California left behind a trail of destruction and forced desperate families to flee for their lives.Charred vehicles filled the streets in Los Angeles' Pacific Palisades neighborhood, where the flames reduced houses to ash-covered shells.The... Read More.

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Jefferson County Enacts Immediate Burn Ban Amid High Wildfire Risk

Friday, August 15 by Luke Matheson

Due to elevated wildfire risks from current weather conditions, Jefferson County officials have issued a countywide burn ban effective immediately. The Jefferson County Office of Emergency Management announced Friday that the wildfire danger level has risen to a high level, prompting the ban. The order... Read More.

Jefferson County Wildfire Near Highway 79 and Hudson Cemetery Road Contained

Tuesday, August 12 by Luke Matheson

UPDATE 3:55 PM: The Arkansas Forestry Division and local volunteer fire departments have contained the fire. Deltaplex News is told that approximately one acre of land was burned. The lack of wind in the area helped firefighters to contain the fire very quickly. ORIGINAL STORY: Several fire... Read More.

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Wildfire shuts down I530 near Highway 104

Wednesday, March 19 by Luke Matheson

UPDATE: 5:38 PM Firefighters continue to battle the fire on I-530. Traffic is currently backup up to Princeton Pike. County firefighters are asking for help from the Forestry firefighters to stop the spread. In Little Rock it is also a dire situation as a... Read More.

12 acres burned in South Jefferson County wildfire

Thursday, October 10 by Luke Matheson

UPDATE 12:45 PM: Fire officials tell Deltaplex News that 12 acres of land have burned in the wildfire located off of Hudson Cemetery Road. No homes or other property were harmed, nor were they in danger of the fire. Crews have been cutting fire lanes for... Read More.

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Fire crews contain Rayhan Road fire

Wednesday, October 26 by Staff

UPDATE 3:50 P.M.: Forestry Division Director Joe Fox tells Deltaplex News that the fire near Rayhan Road has been contained and an additional 60 acres have burned in addition to the original 175 acres burned Monday. No homes or property were damaged in today’s fire,... Read More.

Watson Chapel Fire Department fighting wildfire

Monday, October 24 by Staff

The Watson Chapel Fire Department is fighting a wildfire in the area of South Ramick Road. Social media rumors are circulating stating an evacuation order is in place. The Watson Chapel Fire Department has dispelled the rumor on their Facebook page: ”As of right now... Read More.

Stories tagged with: wildfire

Georgia wildfire destroys dozens of homes, spreads to more than 5,000 acres

Crews Contain Prattsville Wildfire After Rekindle Burns More Than 60 Acres

Persistent heat and dangerous wildfire conditions could impact these parts of the US this weekend

Jefferson County Issues Countywide Burn Ban Amid Increased Wildfire Risk

Burn Ban Issued for Dallas County Amid Increased Wildfire Risk

California wildfire victims tell David Muir about struggle to rebuild a year after blaze

Jefferson County Enacts Immediate Burn Ban Amid High Wildfire Risk

Jefferson County Wildfire Near Highway 79 and Hudson Cemetery Road Contained

Wildfire shuts down I530 near Highway 104

12 acres burned in South Jefferson County wildfire

Fire crews contain Rayhan Road fire

Watson Chapel Fire Department fighting wildfire

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