Wildfires Continue to Threaten Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia
Wildfires Continue to Threaten Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia
US · Published Apr 22, 2026
Wildfires are causing evacuations and school closures in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia.
A Red Flag Warning has been issued for Clay County, Florida, due to drought and high winds.
Emergency services are working to contain the Railroad Fire (50% contained) and Sargent Fire (81% contained).
Wildfires cause evacuations and school closures
Wildfires are actively burning across Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, leading to evacuations and school closures. In Brantley County, Georgia, evacuation orders are in effect for areas like Warners Landing and Oaks Woodlands, and schools are closed for safety. Road closures are also in place, with shelters opened to assist displaced residents. In Florida, the Clay County blaze has triggered a Red Flag Warning from the Florida Forest Service due to drought conditions, low humidity, and strong winds, escalating the fire risk.
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