Dry and windy conditions over the weekend fueled dozens of wildfires across North Georgia, burning nearly 2,500 acres before winds subsided. Fires in Lumpkin and Rabun counties were among those that spread rapidly, but no injuries or significant property damage have been reported.
According to the Georgia Forestry Commission, officials responded to more than 130 wildfires statewide. While most were quickly extinguished, the extreme weather conditions made containment efforts challenging.
Meanwhile, nearly 200 wildfires broke out across the Carolinas, prompting evacuations in some areas. In Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, residents were on edge as a fast moving fire in Horry County doubled in size over the weekend. By Sunday morning, flames threatened the communities of Walkers Woods and Avalon, consuming more than 1,600 acres…