Florida, Georgia wildfires footage shows smoke and flames spread across counties

Firefighters are battling wildfires in Georgia and Florida, spreading smoke and flames in multiple counties. The fires, created by “extreme drought,” have caused road closures and instituted burn bans, all while created damage to homes and more buildings, officials said.

Map shows where wildfires are burning: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/04/22/georgia-florida-wildfire-map/89733353007/

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