GPB evening headlines for April 22, 2026
The Georgia Forestry Commission has issued a burn ban for 91 counties because of severe drought and ongoing wildfires. A fast-moving wildfire in Brantley County has destroyed about 50 homes. A timberland fire in Clinch Co is 10% contained. As smoke blankets the state, health officials are advising people with chronic lung and heart conditions to stay indoors.
The Georgia Forestry Commission has issued a burn ban for 91 counties because of severe drought and ongoing wildfires.
A fast-moving wildfire in Brantley County has destroyed about 50 homes. A timberland fire in Clinch Co is 10% contained.
As smoke blankets the state, health officials are advising people with chronic lung and heart conditions to stay indoors.
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