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Interactive map: Track Georgia wildfires

The Boteler Fire, off of Cold Branch Road near Shooting Creek N.C., was discovered burning on the Tusquitee Ranger District of the National Forests of North Carolina, 15 miles east of Murphy, N.C., on Oct. 25. (Brad Perkins/Brad Perkins Photography) 

FANNIN COUNTY, Ga. -- The Rough Ridge wildfire has engulfed nearly 20,000 acres.

Nearly 300 firefighters have been working day and night to extinguish the fire where about 20 percent has been contained. Nine crews, two helicopters, seven engines and two bulldozers have been implored.

INTERACTIVE MAP | N. Georgia wildfires spread, grow

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