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Progress made, wildfire evacuation order lifted in South Georgia

By FOX 5 Atlanta Digital Team
Published  May 4, 2026 8:24am EDT
Georgia
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Georgia Forestry Commission

The Brief

    • Crews have increased containment on two major South Georgia wildfires following recent rain and cooler weather.
    • The Pineland Fire is now 44% contained, while the Highway 82 fire has reached 75% containment.
    • Officials warn rising temperatures and drier conditions could allow the fires to spread again.

CLINCH COUNTY, Ga. - Fire crews in South Georgia are making progress battling two large wildfires after a weekend of rain and cooler temperatures.

As of Sunday, Georgia Forestry Commission officials say the Pineland Fire is now 44% contained, while the fire along Highway 82 has reached 75% containment. On Monday morning, the evacuation order for Brantley County was lifted. 

Despite the improvements, the fires have already burned tens of thousands of acres.

Authorities caution that with warmer temperatures expected and a lower chance of rain in the coming days, conditions could worsen and allow the fires to continue spreading.

A mandatory burn ban is still in effect for 91 counties in the lower part of the state. 

The Source

  • Information provided by Georgia Forestry Commission. 

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