Georgia wildfires update

It was another tough day for firefighters on the front lines Monday, as winds kicked-up to between 15-25 miles-per-hour in southeast Georgia and northern Florida. The massive blaze that began in the Okefenokee over a week ago, has now burned more than 242-thousand acres.

Residents of Fargo-Georgia have been told to pack necessary belongings and valuables in case they need to leave quickly. Close to 20 homes north of Fargo remain evacuated.

There is also the wildfire burning in north Georgia. Over a thousand acres have burned within the Chattahooche National Forest in Gilmer County. A smaller fire is burning in Pickens County.