NAHUNTA, Ga. — Update 9 P.M:
Officials announced that all roadways are open and that the fire has been contained. Drivers should expect smoke in the area overnight.
Update 8 P.M.:
Miles Still Road has reopened, according to Nahunta Fire and Rescue.
Fire units from Hortense and Waynesville are being released.
Multiple fire departments from Ware and Brantley counties are working to get multiple wildfires under control along Highway 82.
Nahunta Fire and Rescue said there are “several” fires burning along the railroad tracks from Blount Road to Dixon Road.
While firefighters work, several roads along Highway 82 to Central Avenue will be closed.
Law enforcement officers are said to be on scene helping to direct traffic.
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According to Nahunta Fire and Rescue, the following other departments and agencies are also responding:
- Ware County
- City of Waycross
- Hoboken
- Calvary
- Hortense
- Waynesville
- Georgia Forestry
We will provide more details as they become available.
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