India, April 22 -- The Pineland Road Fire has expanded to over 16,000 acres, necessitating mandatory evacuations in Echols County as firefighters contend with severe conditions continuously.

The Georgia wildfires ignited just before 5 p.m. on Saturday and is currently 10% contained. A Level 3 evacuation order is in place for residents residing on or near Will Rewis and Chauncey roads in Echols County.

Two evacuation shelters are available. Camp Rock is situated at 4407 Rocky Ford Road in Valdosta, while Venture of Faith Camp is located at 1309 GA-135 in Lake Park.

The cause of the Georgia wildfires is still under investigation.

"Smoky conditions will continue throughout the Atlanta area today, from wildfires in south Georgia. Those se...