2026 Georgia wildfires
Series of wildfires
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Background
While "fire season" varies every year in Georgia, most wildfires occur in between January and April, with a second, smaller peak in the fall (October-December). Fire conditions can be exacerbated by drought, strong winds, and vegetation growth. Climate change is leading to increased temperatures, lower humidity levels [citation needed], and drought conditions that are happening more often.[1]
List of wildfires
The following is a list of fires that burned more than 1,000 acres (400 ha), produced significant structural damage, or resulted in casualties.
| Name | County | Acres | Start date | Containment date | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Bennett Trail | Ware | 1,075 | March 29 | March 30 | [2] | |
| Sargent | Clinch, Baker (FL), Columbia (FL) | 2,523 | April 2 | [3] | ||
| Pineland Road | Clinch, Echols | 31,976 | April 18 | Caused evacuations for the community of Fruitland. | [4] | |
| Highway 82 | Brantley | 7,566 | April 20 | At least 42 structures have been destroyed. | [5][6] | |