WATCH: Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp gives update on response to wildfires in Brantley, Echols

US Wildfires The photo provided by the Office of Gov. Brian Kemp shows smoke produced from a wildfire in Brantley County, Ga., Friday, April 24, 2026. (Office of Gov. Brian Kemp via AP) (AP)

By Amanda Winkle

WARE COUNTY, Ga. — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp gave an update Tuesday afternoon on the Highway 82 Fire in Brantley County and the Pineland Road Fire in Echols County.

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