Governor Sonny Perdue on Wednesday declared a state of emergency in 21 Georgia counties, as the wildfires rage in the southeastern portion of the state.
The order ensures that state resources are available to help the main agencies involved in fighting the blazes, including the Georgia Forestry Commission and Georgia Emergency Management Agency. Assistance can also be directed to local governments involved.
Fires have now burned over 100-thousand acres in over two weeks.
Thursday, May 3, 2007
Governor declares state of emergency
