"A total of 87 homes had been destroyed as of Thursday by wildfires sweeping across parts of Georgia.
The two largest wildfires in southern Georgia have burned tens of thousands of acres combined.
Georgia National Guard gives an inside look as it readies Black Hawk helicopters to fight fires LIVE on Channel 2 at 6:00
The Georgia Forestry Commission said the Pineland Road Fire in Clinch County is around 10% contained, and the Highway 82 Fire in Brantley County is 15% contained.
New evacuations were ordered for parts of Brantley County, as the situation changed around 4:30 p.m., fire officials said. They are concerned the flames could jump over another road and spread amid the drought conditions.
In Haralson County, fire crews are working to contain an active wildfire Thursday evening."
WSBTV had the story April 23, 2026.
SEE ALSO:
"Georgia Wildfires: 2 Major Blazes Grow To More Than 34,000 Acres" (ABC News)
"Map Shows Latest Wildfires Across Georgia And Florida" (USA TODAY)
