Brantley County blaze wipes out 47 structures, Georgia declares emergency
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A massive wildfire in Brantley County, Georgia destroyed 47 buildings overnight, prompting evacuations near Highway 82, school closures, and smoke that reached metro Atlanta. Gov. Brian Kemp declared a 30-day state of emergency for 91 southern counties, with the National Guard to assist and a 91-county burn ban in place as dry conditions persist; the fire is about 10% contained and officials expect updates as crews work to contain it.
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- Georgia Gov. Kemp declares State of Emergency due to raging wild fires 13WMAZ
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