Glynn County, GA – Glynn County Public Safety teams remain on scene in Brantley County today as firefighters continue working to contain the large and fast‑moving wildfire near Highway 82 and 520. Crews are supporting partner agencies from across the state as suppression efforts continue. Light winds are expected to shift from the southwest to…

Updating the media yesterday afternoon (Wednesday, April 22), Brantley County officials said that 54 homes have been lost in the fire which grew over the course of the day due to the winds in the area and the lower humidity of late morning hours. 75 people are said to have lost their homes so far. …

ATLANTA – FEMA authorized federal funds to reimburse costs to Georgia to fight the Pineland Road fire in Clinch and Echols Counties, and the Highway 82 fire burning in Brantley County. On April 21, 2026, state of Georgia submitted requests for Fire Management Assistance Grants for both the Highway 82 Fire and the Pineland Road…

ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today declared a State of Emergency for 91 Georgia counties in response to the ongoing wildfires in South Georgia. The governor also directed the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) and other relevant state agencies to mobilize all necessary resources to assist with active response efforts in the southern region of the…

We will be responding to the fires this morning by way of giving gift cards to families who have lost their homes. We are also ready to deploy our other resources if needed. The fires are ongoing all around the southeast. Just in Brantley County alone, there are many families who have already lost their…

BRANTLEY COUNTY, GA — APRIL 22, 2026 — We are actively monitoring and responding to wildfire activity affecting Brantley County. Multiple public safety agencies are on scene, working around the clock to protect life and property. AREAS OF ACTIVE FIRES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING • Hwy 110 West to South of Drury Lane • 110 East…

The 10th Annual First Responders Appreciation Lunch is scheduled for Friday, June 26 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. All proceeds go to the Brunswick Fire Department. To help as a sponsor: Gold Sponsor – $1,000 – Name on radio, tent space, banner Silver Sponsor – $500 – Name on tent space and banner Bronz…

Based on the latest weather forecasts, persistent dry weather and moderate shifting winds are expected to impact the area throughout today. These conditions, combined with ongoing drought, increase the likelihood of significant fire activity across the region. Glynn County Public Safety teams remain actively engaged in supporting Brantley County as firefighters continue working to contain…

Glynn County’s burn ban remains in effect due to ongoing drought conditions and the absence of expected rainfall over the next 10 days. Conditions remain too dry for outdoor burning, and even small fires can quickly become uncontrolled. Yard debris burning and the use of personal fireworks remain prohibited until further notice. Please continue doing…