A Fast-Growing Georgia Wildfire Tops 31 Square Miles, With Evacuations Possible

One of two large wildfires in southeastern Georgia continues to grow and now exceeds 31 square miles (80 square kilometers), officials reported Sunday.
A Fast-Growing Georgia Wildfire Tops 31 Square Miles, With Evacuations Possible
The photo provided by the Office of Gov. Brian Kemp shows smoke produced from a wildfire in Brantley County, Ga., Friday, April 24, 2026. Office of Gov. Brian Kemp via AP
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NAHUNTA, Ga.—One of two large wildfires in southeastern Georgia continues to grow and now exceeds 31 square miles (80 square kilometers), officials reported Sunday.

The Highway 82 Fire has been burning since April 20 and as of Saturday had destroyed at least 87 homes. On Sunday morning, officials said it was only 7% contained.