Atlanta weather: What’s the latest on the Pineland Road wildfire in South Georgia?
Storms are moving into North Georgia and a cold front is approaching the region.
A day ago the Georgia Forestry Commission gave an update on the wildfires and wrote on their Facebook page that “Yesterday, the Georgia Forestry Commission responded to 15 new wildfires, burning 21.96 acres statewide.
“This does not include:
• “The Pineland Rd Fire, now estimated at 32,003 acres and 10% contained
• “The Highway 82 Fire in Brantley County, now estimated at 20,933 acres and 7% contained
“With ongoing drought conditions and no significant rainfall in sight, wildfire activity remains elevated across Georgia.
Safety Reminders:
“If you do not need to be in or near an active fire area, please stay out
“No drones — flying drones near wildfires is illegal and can ground firefighting aircraft
“Use caution on roadways where smoke may be present
“Follow all instructions from local officials, including road closures and any potential evacuations
“We know these fires are impacting communities across Georgia, and we are thinking of those facing uncertainty and loss. Please continue to follow guidance from local officials—your safety is the top priority.
“We’re grateful for the firefighters and first responders working tirelessly, and for the strong support from our local, state, and federal partners and communities.”
Twenty two hours ago, the Commission gave a further update and wrote: “Wildfire Update – Georgia (4/27)
“Yesterday, the Georgia Forestry Commission responded to 10 new wildfires, burning 19.7 acres statewide.
This does not include:
• “The Pineland Rd Fire, now estimated at 32,331 acres and 10% contained
• “The Highway 82 Fire in Brantley County, now estimated at 20,933 acres and 6% contained
“A note on conditions:
“We did receive some rain on the fires yesterday! While it was not nearly enough to put the fires out, it may help slow fire activity temporarily to give crews an opportunity to make good progress.”
In response, one person rote:”I’m gonna be honest here. I was a wildland firefighter so I know a lot about this. I also know wind plays a big factor in these fires but for 10 new wildfires to pop-up sounds like someone’s going around setting them, but I could be wrong. I just know Georgia is under a serious drought.
“The wind doesn’t help and having no rain doesn’t help either so God bless these firemen and all the women out there and praying for all of those that are affected by this.”
Another person said: that “ I’ve worked a number of wildfires from the mountains of North Georgia to the South of the State and I can truthfully say in all my years in the fire service I’ve never seen flame development like they’re seeing with these fires anywhere in the state. My prayers for the firefighters and those who’ve lost their homes.”
Three hours ago, the Official X account for National Weather Service Atlanta/Peachtree City wrote: “Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for Lakeview GA, Indian Springs GA and Graysville GA until 4:15 AM EDT.”
When it comes to a tornado threat in Nashville, two hours ago, the National Weather Service Nashville Tennessee provided an update on Facebook and wrote: “The Tornado Watch has been canceled for all of Middle Tennessee. There is still a considerable area of rain with embedded storms impacting the mid state early this morning, but the severe threat has ended...for now. Unfortunately, it looks as though we'll get to do it all over again in a few hours, so rest up, weather peeps.”