SIT REP 1: Saturday, April 25, 2026, 1600 hours PDT

Photo Credit: GCFR Facebook Page

Current Status

A wildfire designated the Hwy 82 Fire broke out on private land one mile east of Atkinson, Georgia, has been observed as crossing over Browntown Road in multiple places, according to the local Sheriff’s Office (Brantley County), GA. A LEAVE NOW ORDER has been issued.

(Source: Brantley County Sheriff’s Office, 4/25/2026 @ 1545 hours PT (West Coast time))

Incident Cooperators

Glynn County Board of Commissioners

Glynn County EMA

Homeland Security Agency

Glynn County Search & Recovery Team

American Red Cross

Glynn County Rec and Parks Department

Glynn County Sheriff’s Office

Glynn County Fire & Rescue

Shelter

Photo Credit: GCEMA & HLS

Selden Park

  • Location: 100 Genoa Martin Drive, Brunswick (Glynn County), GA.
  • Open for: Impacted residents from Brantley County.
  • Opened as of 1200 hours.

(Source: Glynn County Board of Commissioners, 4/24/2026)

Donations

Drop Off Site: St. Simons United Methodist Church

  • Location: 624 Ocean Blvd.
  • Hours: 0830 – 1600 (Wednesdays and Thursdays)
  • Hours: 0830 – 1200 (Sundays)
  • Restrictions: No donations accepted on Fridays or Saturdays
  • Questions?: 912-638-3317
  • Email: info@stsimonsumc.com

Not Accepting Donations at:

  • Glynn County Fire & Rescue (www.glynncountyfire.com). This is due to actively battling the fire, and they have no resources to collect these resources. (Posted GCFR 4/21/2026 @ 1720 hours)

(Source: Glynn County Board of Commissioners & GCFR, 4/24/2026)

Preparedness Tips

Wildfire Tips of the Day: Evacuation Preparation

Photo Credit: American Red Cross

  • American Red Cross and Glynn County are partnering on shelter operations.
  • Shelter and Assistance Needs: Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
  • Website: redcross.org/shelters
  • App: Download the Red Cross Emergency for additional info and request urgent assistance.

(Source: American Red Cross, 4/24/2026)

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