Wildfires Devastate Southeast Georgia & Florida

0:00On April 23rd, wildfires are tearing through Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida, wiping out 50 homes and forcing hundreds to evacuate. In Bramley County, Georgia, one blaze alone destroyed 47 homes yesterday and grew 6 times bigger and half a day, now threatening 3. 100 and more. Georgia just issued its first-ever statewide burn ban across 91 counties in the lower half. Thanks to brutal drought and high winds fueling, the flames. Smoke is blanketing Atlanta, Savannah, and Jacksonville, dropping air quality to unhealthy levels with hazy skies expected to stick around. Nearly 800 people have fled their homes in Bramley County alone, with five shelters open and two dozen fire agencies battling the fires. Governor Brian Kemp urged folks to follow local guidance while the sheriff-worn winds could shift fast. These blazes have scorched over 31 square miles and Georgia's two biggest fires and Florida's tackling 131 wildfires, burning 34 square miles, mostly up north.

1:04Officials call it one of the worst fire seasons in decades, with drought hitting record highs across 61% of the lower 48. States. Firefighters are staging gear closer to the action, but the situation stays serious and fast-changing. Stay alert if you're nearby, and keep an eye on official updates to stay safe out there.