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Friday, May 4, 2007

900+ battle Ware County wildfire

The largest wildfire in Georgia history continues to burn near Waycross in southeast Georgia. The so-called Sweat Farm Road/Big Turnaround Fire has engulfed nearly 150 square miles. More than 900 people are working to fire the fire … which is 75% contained. Schools in Ware County have been closed for most of the past two weeks, but were open today. Governor Sonny Perdue has declared a state of emergency for 21 area counties.

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