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By May 20, the fires converged and became the Georgia Bay Complex - one of the largest fires in the South and the nation. [1] This fire started when a tree fell on a power line on April 16, during high winds (caused by the April 2007 nor'easter and a strong high-pressure system), and low humidity along with drought conditions.
This is a list of wildfires across the United States during 2024, that have burned more than 1,000 acres (400 hectares), produced significant structural damage or casualties, or otherwise been notable. Acreage and containment figures may not be up to date.
Sweat Farm Road/Big Turnaround Complex Fire: Georgia: Largest recorded fire in Georgia history. 26 structures were lost. 2007: 124,584 acres (50,417 ha) Florida Bugaboo Fire: Florida: Largest fire on record in Florida. 2007: 18,000 acres (7,300 ha) Warren Grove Fire: New Jersey: Forest fire in the New Jersey Pine Barrens caused by a flare from ...
Of the 15 wildfires currently burning across New York state, the two largest are in Ulster and Orange counties, state officials said Monday.
The Jennings Creek wildfire has burned over 3,000 acres in New Jersey and is 10% contained, according to fire officials. The blaze is threatening 25 structures, including two homes.
The Jennings Creek fire is 50% contained, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said in a Wednesday evening update, after reporting 30% containment earlier in the day. Authorities have said the blaze ...
The Rough Ridge fire in the Cohutta Wilderness, believed to have started from a lightning strike October 16, [13] burned almost 11,300 hectares (28,000 acres), making it one of the largest fires ever in Georgia. The Rock Mountain fire was about 4,250 hectares (10,500 acres) and caused the evacuation of Dream Catcher Cove north of Tate City. [14]
Fire crews came from across the nation to help fight the fires. The highest elevation in the Blood Mountain Wilderness is the 4,458-foot (1,359 m) peak of Blood Mountain . The Wilderness includes 10.75 miles (17.30 km) of the Appalachian Trail , which may be the most heavily used portion of the AT .