Drought-fueled Georgia wildfires swell to 9,000 acres
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A South Georgia wildfire has expanded to about 9,000 acres and is only 10% contained amid a broad drought and a surge of fires statewide; officials say drought and human activity drive blazes, with burn bans in place and concerns that mill closures and storm-damaged forests could leave more flammable fuel on the land.
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