Historic Georgia wildfires continue to burn largely uncontained with no end in sight

By: Ross Williams

Outlets: Georgia Recorder

Published: April 24, 2026

Words: 798

Last Updated: 3 months ago

The latest information on Georgia’s two major wildfires as of Friday afternoon according to Gov. Brian Kemp

Pineland Road Fire

Location: Clinch County

Area burned: over 31,000 acres

Contained: about 10%

Buildings destroyed: 35

Additional structures in harm’s way: about 160

Presumptive cause: a spark from someone welding a gate

Highway 82 Fire

Location: Brantley County

Area burned: over 7,500 acres

Contained: about 15%

Buildings destroyed: …

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