City of Pooler Area Update:
- Brush 601 and two personnel operating 12-hour shifts from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., deploying daily and returning nightly.
- Wildfire has grown to roughly 5,000 acres and is about 10% contained; 47 homes and structures destroyed.
- Staging location at Brantley County Airport, 31553 U.S. Highway 82, Nahunta, GA.
- No projected end date; Pooler Fire-Rescue personnel will continue to assist as required.
- Fire Chief Wade Simmons affirms crews are trained, prepared, and committed to coordinated, continuous efforts to protect lives and property.
The City of Pooler Fire-Rescue is releasing employees and tools to help with ongoing wildfire reductions initiatives in Brantley Area, where crews are actively functioning to contain the growing Brantley– Freeway 82 Fire near Nahunta.
Pooler Fire-Rescue’s Brush 601 and 2 employees will be operating 12 -hour shifts from 8: 00 a.m. to 8: 00 p.m., deploying everyday to the event and returning each night. Currently, fire task has been lowered overnight, enabling crews to safely turn without prolonged overnight procedures.
The wildfire has actually grown to roughly 5, 000 acres and is currently 10 % consisted of. Officials report that 47 homes and structures have actually been ruined, underscoring the intensity of the incident and the continuous demand for regional assistance.
“Our employees are trained and planned for this type of response, and we are dedicated to sustaining our partners in Brantley Region throughout this tough event,” claimed Fire Chief Wade Simmons. “Wildland fires of this scale need coordinated, continual initiatives, and we are pleased to add to securing lives and residential property.”
The marked hosting location for responding devices is located at the Brantley Area Flight Terminal (31553 U.S. Highway 82, Nahunta, GA).
At this time, there is no projected end date for procedures, and Pooler Fire-Rescue personnel will continue to help as required. Additional updates will be supplied as even more info appears from teams on the ground.
View the complete announcement on the City of Pooler internet site
