SIT REP 1: April 5, 2026 @ 1230 PT

Photo Credit | USFS – National Forests in Florida

INCIDENT SUMMARY

The SARGENT FIRE broke out on April 2, 2026, and is about one mile south of Sargent, Florida.

On Friday, April 3rd, the fire was reported as active with running, torching, and spotting.

FIRE FUELS

Fire fuels consist of southern rough.

CURRENT STATUS

As of this morning, the fire has burned about 2,712 acres, and a 50% containment status has been reached.

There have been conflicting fire updates from the GFC, stating the fire was listed as 4,000 acres on April 3rd and then at 2,712 acres.

The change in acreage from 4,000 to 2,700 is due to more accurate mapping of the fire area.

Active fire is said to be burning on the western edge. It is burning both in Florida and Georgia (U.S. States).

As of Friday, April 3rd, the fire suppression and containment efforts expenses to date were listed at $500,000.

The estimated containment of this wildfire is slated for April 16, 2026.

RESOURCES

Resources include: GA Forestry Commission, USFS – Florida Forest Service,

Aviation: K-MAX, Airtankers.

Unified Command was listed as the GA Forestry Commission (GFC) and the Florida Forest Service, with (8) strike teams working on Saturday.

Today, resources include Joint GFC and the Florida Forest Service IMT (Type 3), which is in the Command Post, and a total of 110 personnel are assigned to this incident.

THREATENED

No structures have been reported as being threatened, damaged, or destroyed.

INJURIES

None have been reported.

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