State of Emergency Declared for South Georgia Wildfires
State of Emergency Declared for South Georgia Wildfires
US · Published Apr 23, 2026
Governor Kemp declares a State of Emergency for 91 counties in South Georgia due to severe wildfires.
The State of Emergency includes a burn ban, prohibiting prescribed burns and the burning of yard debris.
State and federal agencies are mobilizing resources to combat the fires and assist affected communities.
Wildfires force declaration amid severe drought
Governor Brian P. Kemp has declared a State of Emergency for 91 counties in South Georgia due to escalating wildfires intensified by severe drought conditions. The current wildfire situation has already surpassed the state's five-year average, prompting a coordinated response from the Georgia Forestry Commission and other state and federal agencies. These agencies are mobilizing resources to combat the wildfires and support the affected communities.
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