WILDFIRE EMERGENCY — 39,500+ Acres — 122+ Structures Destroyed — PURE Is Responding Now
BREAKING: Two major wildfires — the Highway 82 Fire in Brantley County (9,500 acres, 87 homes destroyed) and the Pineland Road Fire in Clinch County (31,000+ acres, 35 structures) — have caused the worst proper... | Sources: Reuters, NYT, AP, WABE, GPB, Georgia Recorder, CBS News, News4JAX, Georgia Forestry Commission, FEMA, NWS — Updated 2026-04-25
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Aerial view of South Georgia wildfire — massive smoke plume over Brantley CountyHomes engulfed by wildfire in Southeast Georgia — 122+ structures destroyedNight glow from Pineland Road Fire — 31,000+ acres burning in Clinch CountyBurned vehicles and destroyed property in Brantley County wildfire aftermathGrowing Georgia wildfires have destroyed 120+ homes — aerial devastationBurned truck amid wildfire destruction — Hurricane Helene debris fueling firesStructure completely destroyed by South Georgia wildfire — only frame remainsWildfire continues to spread in Brantley County with no rain relief in forecastEvacuations across Southeast Georgia as wildfires force hundreds from homesMassive aerial view of Georgia wildfire smoke spreading across the regionSmoke from Georgia fires spreads across the Southeast — satellite viewFirefighters battle wildfire along road in Brantley County — 9,500+ acresHomes surrounded by thick wildfire smoke in South GeorgiaGrowing wildfires blamed for destruction of 120+ Georgia homesFirefighter battling wildfire along rural road in Brantley County
Photo: The New York Times
Active Wildfire Response — Henry County

Georgia Is Burning. Your Insurance Company Won't Fight for You. We Will.

39,500+ acres burned. 122+ structures destroyed. 87 homes gone in Brantley County alone. Two massive wildfires — the Highway 82 Fire and the Pineland Road Fire — are ravaging Southeast Georgia in the worst property loss from a single fire event in state history.

Homeowners. Farmers. Pastors. Business owners. — Whether your property was hit directly by fire or damaged by smoke across the region, you have a claim. Gov. Kemp has declared a state of emergency for 91 counties. Don't wait for your insurance company to tell you what they think you deserve.

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Live Situation Update — April 25, 2026

LIVE
39,500+
Acres Burning
122+
Structures Destroyed
91
Counties Under Emergency
1000+
Homes Threatened

Two major wildfires — the Highway 82 Fire in Brantley County (9,500 acres, 87 homes destroyed) and the Pineland Road Fire in Clinch County (31,000+ acres, 35 structures) — have caused the worst property loss from a single fire event in Georgia history. Gov. Kemp declared a state of emergency for 91 counties and issued a historic 30-day outdoor burning ban. Containment remains at approximately 10% on both fires with no rain in the forecast. A volunteer firefighter died in northern Florida fighting a related brush fire.

Sources: Reuters, NYT, AP, WABE, GPB, Georgia Recorder, CBS News, News4JAX, Georgia Forestry Commission, FEMA, NWS — Updated 2026-04-25

Active Fire Map — Southeast Georgia

⚠️ 91-COUNTY EMERGENCY ZONE
🔥 Highway 82 Fire
22,600 acres · 6% contained
87 homes destroyed
🔥 Pineland Road Fire
32,540 acres · 23% contained
35 homes destroyed
💨 WIND CONDITIONS
Direction: SW
Speed: 10 MPH (gusts 20 MPH)
Humidity: 25% (CRITICAL)
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🔥 GA WILDFIRE MAP
Active Fire Zone
Contained Fire
Wind Direction
PURE Active Response
Updated: April 25, 2026 · Sources: GA Forestry, FEMA, NWS

Red zones indicate active fire areas. Blue arrows show wind direction. Dots show PURE response activity.

The Devastation — South Georgia Wildfires

Aerial view of South Georgia wildfire — massive smoke plume over Brantley County

Photo: The New York Times

Homes engulfed by wildfire in Southeast Georgia — 122+ structures destroyed

Photo: WABE

Night glow from Pineland Road Fire — 31,000+ acres burning in Clinch County

Photo: Georgia Recorder

Burned vehicles and destroyed property in Brantley County wildfire aftermath

Photo: Georgia Public Broadcasting

Growing Georgia wildfires have destroyed 120+ homes — aerial devastation

Photo: CBS News / AP

Burned truck amid wildfire destruction — Hurricane Helene debris fueling fires

Photo: The Current

Structure completely destroyed by South Georgia wildfire — only frame remains

Photo: AP / National Observer

Wildfire continues to spread in Brantley County with no rain relief in forecast

Photo: Georgia Public Broadcasting

Evacuations across Southeast Georgia as wildfires force hundreds from homes

Photo: AP

Massive aerial view of Georgia wildfire smoke spreading across the region

Photo: Reuters / AP

Smoke from Georgia fires spreads across the Southeast — satellite view

Photo: The New York Times

Firefighters battle wildfire along road in Brantley County — 9,500+ acres

Photo: News4JAX

Homes surrounded by thick wildfire smoke in South Georgia

Photo: AP

Growing wildfires blamed for destruction of 120+ Georgia homes

Photo: KSAT / AP

Firefighter battling wildfire along rural road in Brantley County

Photo: News4JAX

Gov. Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency for 91 Georgia counties. 39,500+ acres burned. 122+ structures destroyed. Record property loss from a single fire event in Georgia history.
Sources: Reuters, The New York Times, AP, WABE, Georgia Public Broadcasting, Georgia Recorder, CBS News, News4JAX — April 25, 2026

LIVE NEWSLatest Wildfire Headlines
Reuters|Wildfires abound in US Southeast — Georgia suffers record property lossesCNN|Survivors of deadly Georgia wildfires describe devastation as 120+ homes destroyedAP / WTOP|Volunteer firefighter dies battling wildfire in Florida amid Southeast fire emergencyAction News JAX|Live Updates: Georgia wildfires continue growing, Florida firefighter dies, how Hwy 82 fire startedPBS NewsHour|Growing wildfires blamed for death of Florida firefighter and destruction of 120 Georgia homesGeorgia Recorder|Historic Georgia wildfires continue to burn largely uncontained with no end in sightBrunswick News|'I'm down, but I'm not out' — Residents assess losses after Brantley wildfire tears through homesWABE / NPR Atlanta|Growing wildfires blamed for death of Florida firefighter and destruction of 120 Georgia homesNews4JAX|Gov. Kemp says balloon hitting powerline sparked largest wildfire in Georgia historyWJCL|Brantley County wildfire destroys 87 homes as evacuations intensifyFox Weather|Georgia-Florida wildfire emergency: Drought and dry conditions fuel devastating fires11Alive|A balloon hitting a power line is likely the cause of the Brantley County wildfire, Kemp saysWTOC|Gov. Kemp said officials believe a balloon landing on a power line caused the Brantley County wildfireGlynn County|Glynn County declares local state of emergency in response to Brantley County wildfireWTOC|'It's a miracle no lives have been lost' — Wildfire destroys 54 homes in Brantley CountyReuters|Wildfires abound in US Southeast — Georgia suffers record property lossesCNN|Survivors of deadly Georgia wildfires describe devastation as 120+ homes destroyedAP / WTOP|Volunteer firefighter dies battling wildfire in Florida amid Southeast fire emergencyAction News JAX|Live Updates: Georgia wildfires continue growing, Florida firefighter dies, how Hwy 82 fire startedPBS NewsHour|Growing wildfires blamed for death of Florida firefighter and destruction of 120 Georgia homesGeorgia Recorder|Historic Georgia wildfires continue to burn largely uncontained with no end in sightBrunswick News|'I'm down, but I'm not out' — Residents assess losses after Brantley wildfire tears through homesWABE / NPR Atlanta|Growing wildfires blamed for death of Florida firefighter and destruction of 120 Georgia homesNews4JAX|Gov. Kemp says balloon hitting powerline sparked largest wildfire in Georgia historyWJCL|Brantley County wildfire destroys 87 homes as evacuations intensifyFox Weather|Georgia-Florida wildfire emergency: Drought and dry conditions fuel devastating fires11Alive|A balloon hitting a power line is likely the cause of the Brantley County wildfire, Kemp saysWTOC|Gov. Kemp said officials believe a balloon landing on a power line caused the Brantley County wildfireGlynn County|Glynn County declares local state of emergency in response to Brantley County wildfireWTOC|'It's a miracle no lives have been lost' — Wildfire destroys 54 homes in Brantley County

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We're Here for All of You

Fire doesn't discriminate. Neither do we. Every property owner affected by this disaster deserves an advocate.

Homeowners

Your home is your foundation. Whether it burned or the smoke seeped in, you have a claim. We document everything and fight your insurance company so you don't have to.

  • Structure fire damage
  • Smoke damage to interior/exterior
  • Evacuation & displacement costs
  • Personal property loss
  • Additional living expenses

Churches & Ministries

Houses of worship are the heart of these communities. We understand church policies, fellowship halls, and the unique needs of ministry properties.

  • Sanctuary & fellowship hall damage
  • Smoke damage to organs, pews, equipment
  • Loss of use / rental income
  • Parsonage damage
  • Community outreach facility damage

Farmers & Agricultural

Your land, your livestock, your livelihood. Crops, cattle, equipment, timber, fencing, stored products — every loss is a claim. We know agricultural insurance inside and out.

  • Crop loss & destruction
  • Livestock & cattle losses
  • Equipment & machinery damage
  • Timber & forestry losses
  • Fencing, pasture & feed storage
  • Veterinary bills (smoke inhalation)

Business Owners

Commercial fire & smoke damage, business interruption, inventory loss, equipment damage.

Timber & Forestland

Standing timber loss, reforestation costs, access road damage, boundary fence replacement.

Smoke Damage (100+ Miles)

You don't need to be near the fire. Smoke damage to HVAC, interiors, vehicles, and outdoor equipment is a valid claim.

One Team. Every Step. From Ashes to Restoration.

Claims Advocacy

We consult with licensed public adjusters to review your policy, document every fire and smoke loss, and maximize your settlement. Your insurance company has adjusters — now you do too.

Emergency Mitigation

Board-up, debris removal, smoke remediation, water extraction from firefighting efforts, environmental treatment — all documented for your claim.

Full Restoration

From demolition to the final nail. We manage the complete rebuild — structural repairs, roofing, flooring, drywall, and interior finishes — to pre-loss condition.

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Avg Claim Recovery & Counting
5,127+
Referrals Earned & Counting
3,853+
Clients Served & Counting
98%
Success Rate

Backed by 125+ years of combined expertise across licensed public adjusters, restoration specialists, and claims consultants.

Affected Counties & Communities

Brantley County(Active Fire)
Clinch County(Active Fire)
Ware County
Pierce County
Bacon County
Appling County
Wayne County
Charlton County
Coffee County
Jeff Davis County
Atkinson County
Berrien County
Telfair County
Wheeler County
Dodge County
Laurens County

Smoke damage extends 200+ miles across the Southeast. If you're in the smoke zone — Waycross, Brunswick, Savannah, Statesboro, Vidalia, Dublin, Macon, Jacksonville — you may have a valid claim.

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A Message to Our Community

We know this is devastating. 122 structures destroyed. 87 families in Brantley County alone have lost their homes. Farmers have lost crops, livestock, and equipment. This is the worst wildfire property loss in Georgia's recorded history, and the road ahead feels uncertain.

But you are not alone. PURE Strategic Solution exists for moments like this. We don't work for the insurance companies — we work for you. Every farmer, every pastor, every family, every business owner affected by these fires deserves someone in their corner.

We are here. We are ready. And we will fight for you.

— Commander Reese, Director of Claims Advocacy · PURE Strategic Solution

What Our Clients Say

"State Farm had lowballed my roof claim at $4,200. PURE came in and got me $31,000. I didn't know I could fight back like that."

Marcus T.

Lawrenceville, GA

"After the storm, our fellowship hall was devastated. PURE handled everything — the claim, the mitigation, and the full rebuild. Our congregation is back home."

Pastor Williams

Macon, GA

"I was overwhelmed after the water loss. PURE walked me through every step, fought the insurance company, and managed the entire restoration."

Yolanda R.

Atlanta, GA