ATLANTA, GEORGIA — A total of 87 homes have been destroyed by wildfires sweeping across parts of Georgia.

The two largest wildfires in southern Georgia have burned tens of thousands of acres combined.

New evacuations were ordered for parts of Brantley County.

Firefighters in Bartow County worked to contain a wildfire earlier in the day that started near homes close to Allatoona Lake.

Burn bans have now been issued by county officials in Bartow, Cherokee, Cobb, Henry, Polk, Spalding and Troup counties in north and central Georgia.

WSB-TV reported the Pineland Road fire in Clinch County has burned over 29,600 acres and is only 10% contained. The Highway 82 fire in Brantley County is only 15% contained with over 4,438 acres burned.

The latest numbers show 71% of Georgia is under a “extreme drought.”

Gov. Brian Kemp declared a State of Emergency for 91 Georgia counties. The State of Emergency will remain in effect for 30 days, unless otherwise renewed, the governor’s office said.

State agencies are mobilizing all necessary resources to assist with fire response in the south of the state.

While north Georgia isn’t under the mandatory state-issued burn ban, wildfire smoke is affecting the air.

Story Date: April 24, 2026