Brantley County officials have ordered a mandatory evacuation for two areas as an active wildfire continues to burn Wednesday.
What’s Happening: The Brantley County Sheriff’s Office issued the evacuation order, which has since been extended. As of 3:30 p.m., the fire is still burning.
Evacuation Zones: Two areas are under the mandatory order:
- Browntown Road from Highway 82 to Greenleaf Road, on the west side of the highway, including Mineral Springs Road
- GA-110, also known as Yellow Pine Road, to Thrower Road
Evacuation Route: Residents in the mandatory zones are directed to use Highway 32 to leave.
What’s Important: Anyone outside the mandatory evacuation zones who feels unsafe is also urged to leave now without waiting for an official order.
The Path Forward: The fire remains active and the situation is still developing. The Brantley County Sheriff’s Office is posting updates as conditions change.