Wildfire threat in North Georgia as dry air, near record heat dominate forecast

ATLANTA - North and Central Georgia are facing another warm and very dry stretch that is already contributing to fire activity across the region. Crews in multiple counties have spent the day putting out brush fires as humidity levels fell into the 20s and even the teens. Temperatures will climb through the week and may challenge several long-standing November heat records.

North Georgia fires

What we know:

A wildfire in Murray County near Peeples Lake Road burned at least 60 acres and was reported to be 100 percent contained Monday afternoon. The cause is still undetermined and air resources were used to knock down the fire. Fire officials also reported ongoing brush fires in Walton County that kept crews busy through the day.

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