What is the name and location of the wildfire?
As of April 25, 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 at 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 April 25, 2026, the Pineland Road Fire has burned approximately 31,000 acres and is 10% 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?
A mandatory evacuation order is in effect for all of Fruitland in Echols County. Residents are urged to leave immediately, taking essentials, pets, and medications, and to follow official routes and instructions.
Evacuation alerts remain in place for residents near Highway 441 between Headlight Road and Tiger Lake Road, as well as areas east of Will Rewis Road and Barnes Road. Officials advise residents not to return to evacuated areas until authorities declare it safe.
Evacuation shelters have been opened, including Venture of Faith Camp in Lake Park and Camp Rock in Valdosta (3).
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 April 25, 2026, this fire is 10% contained.
