Mandatory outdoor burn bans are in effect for much of Georgia and parts of Northern Florida to prevent new ignitions.
Maintain a around homes by removing dead vegetation. Monitor official emergency alerts for evacuation orders.
Apalachicola National Forest, Liberty County (southwest of Tallahassee).
Governor Brian Kemp has declared a State of Emergency for 91 counties in the region to mobilize National Guard troops and air assets.
While heavy weekend rain has provided some relief to the "Highway 82" and "Pineland Road" fires in Georgia, officials warn it was not enough to extinguish the blazes. In Liberty County, crews continue to monitor the 139 Fire as dry, windy conditions persist. 💡 Adhere strictly to all local burn bans .