West Mims Fire

A fire near the Okefenokee Swamp burned for weeks in April and May 2017.
Fire Scars the Okefenokee
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Fire Scars the Okefenokee

The West Mims wildfire along the Florida-Georgia border has burned more than 133,700 acres.

Published May 11, 2017

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West Mims Fire Surpasses 100,000 Acres
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West Mims Fire Surpasses 100,000 Acres

The fire continues to grow, with less than a tenth of it contained.

Published May 3, 2017

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