Haze from South Georgia wildfires reaches Atlanta amid worsening drought - WABE

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Wildfires in Georgia Destroy Homes and Set Off Evacuations

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Wildfires burning across Georgia and Florida destroy homes and force evacuations The GuardianHaze from South Georgia wildfires reaches Atlanta amid worsening drought WABEKemp declares state of emergency over South Georgia wildfires Axios‘It's a beast, it's a monster': Wildfire explodes to more than 16,000 acres in South Georgia, forcing evacuations WALBGeorgia wildfires prompt state of emergency in south and haze in Atlanta AJC.com

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The fires are also causing poor air quality, expected to last into at least Thursday, for a corner of the Southeast.

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State of Emergency issued in Georgia as wildfire destroys 47 buildings - FOX 5 Atlanta.

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State of Emergency issued in Georgia as wildfire destroys 47 buildings FOX 5 AtlantaHaze from South Georgia wildfires reaches Atlanta amid worsening drought WABEKemp declares state of emergency over South Georgia wildfires Axios‘It's a beast, it's a monster': Wildfire explodes to more than 16,000 acres in South Georgia, forcing evacuations WALBGeorgia wildfires prompt state of emergency in south and haze in Atlanta AJC.com

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Wildfires across Georgia and Florida have destroyed nearly 50 homes and are forcing evacuations - AP News.

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**Summary:** Wildfires across Georgia and Florida have caused evacuations, destroyed homes, and poor air quality affecting the Southeastern United States. **Why It Matters:** The haze from these wildfires reaching Atlanta underscores the ongoing drought conditions in the region, highlighting the severe impacts on public health and infrastructure.