Heavy rain slowed the progress of two sprawling southern Georgia wildfires over the weekend, allowing crews to make some progress in containing the blazes that have destroyed more than 100 homes.

One of two large wildfires in southeastern Georgia continues to grow and now exceeds 31 square miles.

Two wildfires in southeastern Georgia continue to threaten homes and lives as officials warn that strong winds could spread the flames.

Officials say a volunteer firefighter has died battling a wildfire in Florida, while two large fires in Georgia have destroyed more than 120 homes.

Wildfires have intensified intensifying across the U.S. Southeast.