About this episode

Firefighters in Georgia are working to contain a wildfire that has destroyed 87 homes, with reports on health impacts from smoke.

Firefighters in Georgia are working to contain a wildfire that has destroyed 87 homes so far; State officials warn some populations may be at higher risk for smoke-related health impacts from the wildfires; WABE's climate reporter Emily Jones reports from Brantley County, near one of the ongoing wildfires. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More episodes of The Brief from WABE

• The Brief for Monday, May 4, 2026 · May 4, 2026 · 9 min
• The Brief for Thursday, April 30, 2026 · April 30, 2026 · 9 min
• The Brief for Wednesday, April 29, 2026 · April 29, 2026 · 9 min
• The Brief for Tuesday, April 28, 2026 · April 28, 2026 · 9 min
• The Brief for Monday, April 27, 2026 · April 27, 2026 · 10 min
• The Brief for Friday, April 24, 2026 · April 24, 2026 · 10 min

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the The Brief from WABE podcast page.