The Guardian • 2026-04-27

Heavy rain not ‘nearly enough’ to tame two wildfires in drought-stricken Georgia

Pineland Road fire and Highway 82 fire have destroyed over 100 homes, and are part of large number of wildfires this spring in the US south

Los Angeles Times • 2026-04-25

Florida firefighter dies, 120 homes destroyed in Georgia in growing wildfires

An unusually large number of wildfires are burning this spring across the Southeast, where scientists say the threat of fire has been amplified by a combination of drought, gusty winds and climate change.

Los Angeles Times • 2026-04-23

Southern U.S. wildfires force residents to flee, leaving them unsure if their homes are standing

Wildfires tearing through the South this week have forced hundreds of residents in Georgia to flee in minutes

Los Angeles Times • 2026-04-26

Georgia blaze shows how climate change has led to more wildfires in the East

Wildfires are often thought to be a problem for western North America, but climate change and other factors are making fires nastier in the East, especially this year.

Los Angeles Times • 2026-04-22

Wildfires across Georgia and Florida have destroyed nearly 50 homes and are forcing evacuations

In southeastern Georgia, 47 homes were lost Tuesday in a fast-moving wildfire, according to Joey Cason, the Brantley County manager.