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Driest Fall Triggers Surge in Southeastern Wildfires
The Associated Press reports an unprecedented dry fall fueling hundreds of wildfires across the South with no rain expected for days. Georgia Alabama and South Carolina logged thousands of fires and acres burned while Alabama issued no burn orders in seven counties and crews from Georgia and Tennessee aided firefighters. The largest Georgia blaze near a resort development covered about 300 acres and was brought under control.
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Associated Press
South
National Weather Service
Georgia
Alabama
South Carolina
Virginia
Texas
Russ Daley
U.S. Forest Service
Atlanta
Tennesee
Frank Sego
Alabama Forestry Commission
Sego
Ray Shirley
State Forestry Commission