What is the name and location of the wildfire?
As of June 4, 2026, the Pineland Road Fire is burning in southern Georgia, across Clinch and Echols counties.
The fire is located approximately 5 miles west of Colon Road and Mud Camp Pineland Road, near Highway 441 and close to the Suwannee River towards the boundary between the two counties (1).
Which cities or areas are affected by the wildfire?
The cities and areas affected by the Pineland Road Fire include:
- Colon
- Echols County
- Fargo Highway area
- Needmore
- Fruitland
- Regions near Headlight Road
- Regions near Tiger Lake Road
- Regions near Will Rewis Road and Barnes Road
What is the current containment status of the Pineland Road Fire?
As of June 4, 2026, the Pineland Road Fire has burned approximately 32,031 acres and is 98% contained.
Firefighting crews continue suppression efforts under challenging conditions, including severe drought, low humidity, strong winds, and difficult swampy terrain. Full containment is not expected until late May (2).
Are there any evacuation orders or alerts in place?
Previous evacuation orders and alerts related to the Pineland Road Fire have been lifted as fire conditions improved and containment increased. Officials continue to advise residents to remain cautious near the burn area and follow updates from local emergency management agencies.
Some firefighting activity and limited access restrictions may remain in place while crews continue suppression and mop-up operations.
How can I protect myself from wildfire smoke?
Always plan ahead to protect yourself from wildfire smoke.
- Get a free air quality app for real-time air quality alerts and forecasts.
- Shut doors and windows and set the HVAC to recirculate mode.
- Run a high-performance air purifier to filter wildfire smoke.
- Contribute to your community’s outdoor air quality data.
- Stay indoors; if you do need to go outdoors, wear a KN95/FFP2 mask.
As of June 4, 2026, this fire is 98% contained.
