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Mandatory evacuation ordered for Browntown Road between Hwy 82, Hwy 32

A fire burns as the Brantley Highway 82 fire burns, Thursday, April 23, 2026, near Nahunta, Ga. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart) (Mike Stewart, Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

BRANTLEY Fla. – The Brantley County Sheriff’s Office has issued a mandatory evacuation order for Browntown Road between Highway 82 and Highway 32.

Residents in the affected area are urged to leave immediately.

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The evacuation order was previously issued, but officials say some residents may still be in the area. Conditions remain unsafe, and law enforcement may be conducting door-to-door notifications.

“Conditions remain unsafe, and we strongly urge everyone in this area to evacuate as soon as possible,” the sheriff’s office said.

Residents are encouraged to monitor the Brantley County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page for the latest updates.