Wildfire in Effingham, Georgia

Effingham County Fire Rescue indicated a wildfire that began on April 20th near the intersection of Shawnee Egypt Road and Oakland Ests Drive had spread to approximately 149 acres of brush and woodlands, resulting in the destruction of a 20 by 50 ft barn at a horse farm and 15 to 20 acre pine tree farm. One home also received damage to its exterior. No injuries were reported.

Dry high pressure extending across the Southeast United States continued a prolonged period of drought across the region, favoring an enhanced fire danger risk supportive of wildfires across Southeast Georgia.