What is the name and location of the wildfire?
As of June 11, 2026, the Pineland Road Fire burned in southern Georgia, across Clinch and Echols counties.
The fire was located approximately 5 miles west of Colon Road and Mud Camp Pineland Road, near Highway 441 and close to the Suwannee River toward 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 included:
- 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 11, 2026, the Pineland Road Fire had burned approximately 32,031 acres and was 100% contained.
Firefighting crews had previously continued suppression efforts under challenging conditions, including severe drought, low humidity, strong winds, and difficult swampy terrain.
Are there any evacuation orders or alerts in place?
Previous evacuation orders and alerts related to the Pineland Road Fire had been lifted as fire conditions improved and containment increased.
Officials continued advising residents to remain cautious near the burn area and follow updates from local emergency management agencies.
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How can I protect myself from wildfire smoke?
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- Stay indoors; if you do need to go outdoors, wear a KN95/FFP2 mask.
As of June 11, 2026, this fire was 100% contained.
