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Brantley County Wildfire Now 64% Contained as Curfew and Evacuations End

Overnight rain brought a pause with smoldering soils keeping the risk high.

Overview

  • The fire remains mapped at 22,532 acres and containment has risen to 64% with about 629 personnel assigned.
  • Officials lifted all evacuation orders and ended the countywide curfew as conditions improved around the perimeter.
  • Roughly 1.5 inches of rain slowed surface fire activity, yet crews warn underground organic soils can keep burning and flare back up as conditions dry.
  • Infrared drones and high‑tech mapping are guiding crews to hidden heat and helping refine acreage and containment figures.
  • The American Red Cross shelter in Brunswick has closed as local groups take over donation coordination for residents returning home.