About 79 people were evacuated from Charlton County, GA.
In the United States on the border of Georgia and Florida, a fire destroyed more than 40 thousand hectares of forest, rescue workers evacuated people.
“Forest fire on the border of Georgia and Florida, which have destroyed more than 100 thousand acres of land (more than 40 thousand hectares – Ed.) resulted in the evacuation (of people – Ed.) this weekend”, – stated in the message.
About 79 people were evacuated from Charlton County, GA.
As noted, the fire, which was caused by lightning in the beginning of April in the Reserve “Okefenokee National”, burned more than 47,7 thousands of hectares of forests. In the last days managed to be extinguished only 4.4 thousand hectares of land, since the incident saved the dangerous conditions of a fire. The rapid spread of fire contributes to a strong wind and droughty weather.
To struggle with the elements was sent to 535 specialists, 10 helicopters, 55 fire engines, bulldozers and other equipment, the magazine writes.
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