Pike County Fire Department

04/30/2026

🚫 Annual Summer Burn Ban Begins May 1

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division’s annual summer burn ban goes into effect tomorrow for 54 counties, primarily in and around metro Atlanta.

This seasonal ban is in place each year to help protect air quality during the summer months and will remain in effect through October 1.

⚠️ What this means:
➡️ Open burning is not permitted in the affected counties during this time
➡️ The ban is separate from current wildfire-related restrictions in other parts of the state

If you live in or near metro Atlanta, be sure to check if your county is included and plan accordingly.

🔗 Read the full release and view the county list:
https://epd.georgia.gov/press-releases/2026-04-29/annual-ban-open-burning

Fighting fire. Protecting forests. Serving Georgia.

04/23/2026

🔥 Wildfire Update – Georgia
Today, the Georgia Forestry Commission responded to 34 new wildfires, burning 75 acres statewide.
This does not include:
• The Pineland Rd Fire, now estimated at 29,606 acres and 10% contained
• The Highway 82 Fire in Brantley County, now estimated at 4,438 acres and 15% contained
With ongoing drought conditions and no significant rainfall in sight, wildfire activity remains elevated across Georgia.
⚠️ Safety Reminders:
• If you do not need to be in or near an active fire area, please stay out
• 🚁 No drones — flying drones near wildfires is illegal and can ground firefighting aircraft
• Use caution on roadways where smoke may be present
• Follow all instructions from local officials, including road closures and any potential evacuations
We know families have already been impacted, and our thoughts are with those who have lost homes and property.
We are incredibly grateful to the firefighters and first responders working around the clock in these challenging conditions, and to our local, state, and federal partners, as well as communities across Georgia, for their continued support.
Every call, every acre, and every response matters — and so does prevention.
Fighting fire. Protecting forests. Serving Georgia.

04/22/2026

The Pike County Fire Department and Pike County Emergency Management Agency have issued a county wide burn ban until further notice.

After consulting with various state agencies about this we agree it is the proper thing to do. Due to the extreme dry conditions, ongoing drought and having limited resources since most state agencies have been pulled to South Georgia, it has become very dangerous to have outdoor burning. We have had several local fires recently that have been difficult to put out due to these conditions.

This is being done to protect property in Pike County. We are hoping the rain this weekend will improve conditions and we will reevaluate the ban as we get some rain. We continue to pray for those in South Georgia.

03/10/2026

02/22/2026

Due to the nature of the job, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) says firefighters have a higher risk of being diagnosed with cancer. The National Firefighter Registry (NFR) for Cancer is working to better understand the link between firefighting and cancer and is asking firefighters past and present to join the NFR. MORE BELOW⬇️

02/14/2026

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Until Sat 6:00 pm EST
Action Recommended
Avoid the subject event as per the instructions
Issued By
Atlanta - GA, US, National Weather Service
Affected Area
Pike County
Description..HIGH FIRE DANGER CONDITIONS THIS AFTERNOON FOR PORTIONS OF NORTH AND CENTRAL GEORGIA DUE TO LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES...

Relative Humidities of 25 percent or less can be expected for 4 or more hours this afternoon into the evening. Winds will be southeast at 3 to 8 MPH.

With dry fuels, high fire danger conditions can be expected.

Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities whether you may burn outdoors. If you do burn outside, use extreme caution.

01/29/2026

Did you know space heaters are one of the leading causes of home fires every winter? Keep yours at least 3 feet away from anything flammable and plug it directly into the wall—not a power strip or extension cord. Safety starts with smart use!

01/24/2026

During a power outage, keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed to maintain safe temperatures. Refrigerated food is generally safe for about 4 hours, while a full freezer can keep food safe for up to 48 hours.

01/21/2026

We are closely monitoring the winter weather forecasts and taking proactive measures to ensure we are ready to respond to whatever this weather system brings.

FORECAST CONFIDENCE:
HIGH confidence that winter weather impacts will occur this weekend.
MEDIUM confidence in the intensity, duration, and type of winter precipitation along and north of Interstate 20.
LOW confidence in the timing and intensity of winter precipitation to the south of I-20.
MEDIUM confidence in very cold temperatures lingering into early next week.

It is still too early to know for sure what the impacts in our area will be, but it is never too early to prepare for a winter storm and potential outages.

Winter Storm PreparednessTips:

• Prepare for medical needs, such as having a plan for loved ones who depend on medical equipment that requires electricity.
• Have nonperishable foods on hand, such as canned foods, peanut butter, bread, or crackers.
• Have a manual can opener available.
• Gather blankets, sleeping bags, and extra clothes, including hats and gloves.
• Have flashlights, battery-powered lanterns, backup chargers, and extra batteries on hand.
• Keep all electronic devices charged ahead of the storm.
• For those with a wood fireplace, check your supply of firewood.
• Fill your car tank with gas.

01/19/2026

https://www.nfpa.org/en/education-and-research/home-fire-safety/put-a-freeze-on-winter-fires