Southeast US grapples with severe drought and escalating wildfires

More than 70% of Florida is under "extreme" to "exceptional" drought conditions, and other parts of the U.S. Southeast are similarly affected. The report notes why the drought has intensified and what the impacts may be. In Georgia, drought conditions have worsened, with tens of thousands of acres burning, displacing people and destroying dozens of homes. Taken together, the pieces illustrate a region contending with persistent dryness and significant consequences for residents and property.