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Atlanta, do you smell that? The haze you’re seeing and smelling Wednesday is likely just smoke from wildfires raging in southern parts of the state and northern Florida. Atlanta
There’s smoke in Atlanta, but why? The culprit is wildfires hundreds of miles away. Here’s how our Wildfire Conditions tool can keep you informed on what the local effects are.
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Crews fight fire in wooded area of DeKalb County
A slow-moving fire broke out early Thursday in a wooded area just off Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, the DeKalb County Fire Department said.
City leadership reaffirmed today that Atlanta Fire Rescue Department (AFRD) operations remain active across the city as facility upgrades, apparatus improvements, and strategic deployment planning continue to strengthen emergency response coverage.
The Atlanta Fire Rescue Department announced five fire vehicles were involved in a series of incidents that led to their being taken out of active service.
While wildfires burn in south Georgia, impacts were still felt in metro Atlanta with smokey skies on Wednesday.
Saturday, April 18, 2026 - Atlanta wakes up warm and clear, already sitting in the mid-60s and heading for a fast climb into the upper 80s this afternoon. Southwest winds will pick up through the day with gusts near 25 mph,