Georgia wildfires persist despite progress, officials warn
Officials battling two large wildfires in southern Georgia say firefighters are bracing for a long battle even after weekend rains boosted their containment efforts.
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Officials battling two large wildfires in southern Georgia say firefighters are bracing for a long battle even after weekend rains boosted their containment efforts.
Authorities accuse the man of setting at least 15 fires within a half-mile radius of Georgia State University Perimeter College's Clarkston campus.
For hours, firefighters battled flames spotted around DeKalb County. Now authorities say they have a person in custody.
The Georgia Supreme Court is set to hear arguments Tuesday in a case tied to the 2024 BioLab fire in Conyers, where residents are seeking long-term medical monitoring even if they are not currently showing symptoms.
Breyonna Reese was left with only what she was wearing and a purse when the fire destroyed her and other residents apartments at the Clayton County complex.
Fire crews contained a multi-floor blaze at a Cobb County apartment complex; no injuries reported as investigators assess damage.
The Georgia Supreme Court says that it will hear oral arguments next week in connection with a class action lawsuit dealing with the massive 2024 BioLab warehouse fire in Conyers.
A March fire that destroyed two businesses in Barnesville, Georgia, is now forcing difficult decisions for the people who relied on them.
As Atlanta faces fire station closures and equipment outages, the city's firefighters' union claims public safety is at risk and urges residents to speak out.
Dry vegetation, low humidity and gusty winds, combined with ongoing drought conditions, could create critical fire weather conditions across parts of eastern and central Georgia on Wednesday afternoon and evening.
Floyd County leaders have approved a plan to stabilize the county's historic courthouse following a fire that caused significant damage to the downtown building.
A child has died after officials say they were pulled out of a burning townhome in Henry County.
Commissioners say the quick work of the firefighters and employees helped protect lives during the quickly-spreading fire.
A catastrophic fire that heavily damaged the historic Floyd County Courthouse has forced court closures and disrupted government operations across the county.
A massive fire has forced the evacuation of the Floyd County Historic Courthouse and nearby streets in downtown Rome.
A massive early morning fire destroyed an apartment building in Union City, displacing multiple families but leaving no reported injuries, officials said.
A car fire inside a Brookhaven apartment garage spread rapidly, destroying several vehicles and causing part of the structure to collapse.
Atlanta Fire Rescue investigated a Fair Street SW residence after gunshots raised fears of a damaged gas line.
Officials say a devastating overnight fire in downtown Barnesville destroyed two businesses, but no lives were lost as multiple agencies worked through the night to contain the flames.
Every year in February, Elizabeth Gill holds a luncheon to honor her late daughter and the firefighters who gave her a few last moments with her after the devastating fire.
A late-night apartment fire in Cobb County turned deadly after flames tore through a second-floor unit, killing three people and displacing dozens more.
A late-night fire at a Gwinnett County apartment complex displaced 25 households, prompting emergency rescues and long-term displacement. One resident recounts the terrifying moments and lasting trauma.
Residents reported hearing an explosion near a busy Midtown intersection Monday night, prompting a response from Atlanta Fire Rescue crews who later found and extinguished a small underground fire that knocked out power to thousands of customers.
Firefighters in Forest Park are battling a large fire Monday morning in a single-family home, and prompting nearby residents to stay away as crews work to control the flames.
Shoppers and employees were safely evacuated after a fire erupted at Dillard's in the Mall of Georgia; the cause is under investigation.
A judge has given the Department of Justice a quick deadline to answer three questions Fulton County has about the FBI's search of its election hub earlier this year.
Investigators say the Russian national may have been selling vehicles with rolled-back odometers for years in metro Atlanta.
Georgia drivers are now paying over 80 cents more for a gallon of gas than they did at this time last year.
It's been more than a day since anyone has seen 16-year-old Benjamin Braithwaite, and police and Atlanta airport officials are hoping someone knows where he could be.
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