Pierce County Fire & Rescue

05/13/2026

🔥 Burn Ban Lifted for Pierce County 🔥

The burn ban for Pierce County has officially been lifted. Before conducting any outdoor burning, please make sure you are following all Georgia Forestry Commission burning guidelines and requirements.

✅ Check weather conditions before burning
✅ Have a water source and tools nearby
✅ Never leave a fire unattended
✅ Keep burns away from structures and woodlines
✅ Make sure your fire is completely extinguished before leaving

Some burns may still require a permit through the Georgia Forestry Commission. Please burn responsibly and help us keep Pierce County safe.

For burn permit information and daily burning conditions visit:
🌐 www.gatrees.org

04/24/2026

04/23/2026

🔥 Extreme Drought. High Fire Danger. No Exceptions.

Georgia is facing severe drought conditions, and wildfire risk is at a critical level. Right now, it only takes one spark to start a fast-moving, dangerous wildfire.

This is not the time for “safe enough.” Even everyday activities can have serious consequences in these conditions.

⚠️ What to remember:
➡️ There is no safe outdoor burning right now
➡️ Anything that creates a spark can ignite a wildfire
➡️ Fires can spread quickly and unpredictably in dry conditions

Our firefighters are responding to a high number of wildfires across the state—and we need everyone’s help to prevent the next one.

🔗 Learn more about current conditions and safety guidance:
https://gatrees.org/current-wildfire-information-and-resources/

Every spark matters. Every decision matters.

Fighting fire. Protecting forests. Serving Georgia.

04/23/2026

04/23/2026

04/23/2026

The Georgia Forestry Commission has issued a Burn Ban that covers 91 counties. Current wildfire locations are showed on this map as well. Please refrain from burning outdoors. Follow all local guidance and restrictions and be extremely cautious with anything that could create a spark.

Visit https://gatrees.org/state-forester-issues-burn-ban-for-south-georgia/ to read the Georgia Forestry Commission’s press release.

04/22/2026

Fighting Fire. Protecting Forests. Serving Georgia.

04/21/2026

Anybody who wants to donate please read the information below and take it to The Blackshear Church of God. Thank you to everyone who has donated and is still donating.

‼️Update: Due to the overwhelming response from the local community, no further donations are being accepted at this time. If a need arises in the future, we will be sure to share it with you and partner together to meet the need. Thank you all!

Update : Hope Trailer will be leaving the church at 6:30 am on Wednesday, April 22.

We are working in collaboration with our local Fire Chief to begin collecting items for First Responders and Firemen that are fighting the rapidly spreading fires in our community and surrounding areas. Please see list included below and also instructions on bringing items to the church. We will make contact tomorrow for a delivery and as items continue to arrive will do the same, as long as needed. We appreciate your support and continued prayers. 🙏🏻

04/10/2026

Hacklebarney Road is closed from Ridge Road to Cason Road due to a wreck that caused a power pole to fall in the roadway. Please avoid the area. 

04/08/2026

Information for today from National Weather Service

High Fire Danger: The combination of breezy winds, low humidity, and drought-stricken fuels may lead to extreme fire behavior and rapid spread.

Red Flag Warning For portions of Southeast GA this Afternoon and Evening.
Elevated Conditions will exist for other areas of Southeast GA, outside of the Red Flag Warning areas