‘Homes lost… roads just gone’: Columbia County firefighters describe wildfires

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Wildfires in southern Georgia have combined to burn more than 55,000 acres.

The Pineland Road Fire in Echols and Clinch counties is 23 percent contained. While the area saw some rain Wednesday morning, it was not enough to make a significant difference.

Firefighters are conducting strategic burns to stop the fire from spreading…

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