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Wednesday, July 2, 2008

Cumberland Island fire update

The Cumberland Island fire continues to burn, over a week after it was ignited by a lightning strike in a wilderness area on the northern end of the island. The Savannah Morning News reports from officials this morning that up to 30 structures are being threatened, including the historic First African Baptist Church. Over 1,600 acres have been charred. Officials say the blaze is about 30-percent contained.

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