Event Overview
Texas tornado kills at least one person as wildfires still rage in parts of Georgia
A powerful tornado struck northern Texas on April 25, 2026, resulting in at least one confirmed death and multiple injuries. The storm caused significant damage across various neighborhoods in Wise County. Concurrently, wildfires in southeastern Georgia have expanded to over 31 square miles, with at least 87 homes destroyed. The Highway 82 Fire, which has been burning since April 20, is currently only 7% contained. Both events are part of ongoing extreme weather affecting the southern and midwestern United States.
The tornado in Texas has resulted in at least one death and multiple injuries, highlighting the immediate dangers posed by extreme weather events in the region, as reported by The Guardian.
Texas tornado kills at least one person as wildfires still rage in parts of Georgia
Extreme weather likely to continue after devastating homes and endangering millions in US south and midwest At least one person was killed after a very powerful tornado struck northern Texas on Saturday night, as extreme weather continued to devastate homes and put millions across the south and midwestern US at risk.
One of two Georgia wildfires doubles in size, officials say
NAHUNTA, Ga. — One of two large wildfires in southeastern Georgia continues to grow and now exceeds 31 square miles (80 square kilometers), officials reported Sunday. The Highway 82 Fire has been burning since April 20 and as of Saturday had destroyed at least 87 homes. On Sunday morning, officials said it was only 7%.
A fast-growing Georgia wildfire tops 31 square miles, with evacuations possible
The photo provided by the Office of Gov. Brian Kemp shows smoke produced from a wildfire in Brantley County, Ga., Friday, April 24, 2026. Office of Gov. Brian Kemp/AP hide caption NAHUNTA, Ga. — One of two large wildfires in southeastern Georgia continues to grow and now exceeds 31 square miles (80 square kilometers).