Elba Fire Department

06/01/2026

Great news Elba! The bridge is open a day earlier than expected. Thank you for your patience during this much needed project update.

05/31/2026

Sunday, 31-May-2026 0700. Update from NWS Tallahassee.

Good morning,

Bottom Line:
Heavy rainfall and pockets of flash flooding are possible today, particularly over our counties in Southwest Georgia, Southeast Alabama and Florida counties along the State Line. These areas are under a Slight Risk of Excessive Rainfall (Level 2 of 4) today. Nearly all of our remaining Florida counties are under a Marginal Risk of Excessive Rainfall (Level 1 of 4).

Overview:

Heavy rain is forecast today. Today will be the most convectively active day of the forecast period with scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms expected. Widespread rainfall amounts range from about a half inch to 1.5 inches (isolated higher). However, local high-resolution models suggest a 12-hr worst case scenario of 3-4+ inches this afternoon and about 2-5+ inches during the evening mainly north of the FL state line (isolated 6-8 inches appears possible). The probability of 3 inches ranges from about 25-50% - highest around the I-75 corridor and Wiregrass Region. The High-Resolution Ensemble Forecast (HREF) paints high probabilities for greater than 3 inches in SE AL, SW GA, and parts of the Eastern FL Big Bend with lower end probabilities of exceeding 5 inches. This information suggests a fairly high ceiling for heavy rain. Current flash flood guidance shows that about 2-2.5 inches in 1 hr and/or 3-4 inches in 3 hrs would be needed to produce flash flooding.

05/18/2026

🚧 Notice of Road Closure 🚧

The Pea River Bridge will be closed beginning Monday, May 18, 2026 for levee gate repairs. Contractors anticipate completing the work by May 25, 2026.

Please plan alternate routes and allow extra travel time.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience during this time.

05/18/2026

⚠️ Incident Report ⚠️

Incident: Residential Structure Fire
Date: May 17, 2026
Location: 22000 block of Highway 189 North

At approximately 6:15 a.m. today, Elba Fire Department along with Bullock Community VFD, Zion chapel volunteer fire departments, Enterprise Rescue Inc., and Coffee County Sheriff's Office - Alabama Deputies were dispatched to a residential structure fire in the 22000 block of Highway 189 north of Elba. Command 1 arrived and advised of a single-story residential structure with a well-involved attached garage and fire extension into the overhead of the main dwelling. A working fire was declared, and New Brockton Volunteer Fire Department was added to the assignment for additional manpower.

Elba Engines 3, 4, and Truck 2 also responded. A simultaneous interior and exterior fire attack was conducted with primary and secondary searches of the residence coming up negative for any occupants or pets. The fire was extinguished with the structure sustaining moderate damage. Thankfully, there were no injuries reported. The home was vacant at the time.

We would like to thank all of the agencies involved for their hard work and dedication. This successful outcome was truly a team effort.

04/25/2026

FATAL TWO-VEHICLE COLLISION ON ALABAMA HIGHWAY 189 NORTH OF ELBA

COFFEE COUNTY CORONER’S OFFICE
Elba, Alabama



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 25, 2026
FATAL TWO-VEHICLE COLLISION ON ALABAMA HIGHWAY 189 NORTH OF ELBA
ELBA, Ala. — On the afternoon of Friday, April 24, 2026, at approximately 4:17 p.m., emergency personnel responded to a two-vehicle head-on collision on Alabama Highway 189 north of Elba.
Mrs. Judy C. Downs was pronounced deceased at the scene at 4:45 p.m. The driver of the second vehicle was transported by Enterprise Rescue Air2 to the trauma center in Montgomery for treatment of injuries sustained in the crash.
Agencies responding to the scene included the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), Enterprise Rescue, the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office, the Elba Police Department, the Elba Fire Department, and the 12th Judicial District Attorney’s Office.
The crash remains under investigation. No additional details are available for release at this time. Further information will be provided as the investigation progresses.
The Coffee County Coroner’s Office extends its deepest condolences to the family of Mrs. Downs and asks that the community keep the Downs family in their thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Arnold Woodham, Coffee County Coroner

04/24/2026

❗️Roadway is reopened as of 8pm❗️

‼️ Highway 189 North just outside of the city limits at County Road 354 will remain closed for an undetermined amount of time. Please find an alternate route. ‼️

Friday, 24-APR-2026, 4:30 PM

8 PM Update: AL 189 has reopened and the roadway is clear.

⚠️Traffic Alert⚠️
First responders are currently on scene of a motor vehicle crash in Elba, located on AL 189 N, just north of Evergreen Cemetery. Expect delays. Please use caution if traveling in this area and, if possible, consider using an alternate route.

04/20/2026

‼️‼️🚩🚩 A Red Flag Warning is in effect for Coffee County until 7pm today. All outdoor burning is prohibited! 🚩🚩‼️‼️

04/13/2026

❗️❗️Statewide Fire Alert issued effective immediately ❗️❗️

📢With worsening drought conditions across the state and low relative humidity, State Forester Rick Oates has issued a statewide Fire Alert effective immediately.

Over the past weekend, 50 wildfires burned more than 2,300 acres of forestland across the state. This includes a 500-acre wildfire in Mobile County, one for 412 acres in Coosa County, one for 382 acres in Choctaw County, one for 260 acres in Washington County, and another one for 105 acres in Escambia County.

In the last 30 days, 387 wildfires have burned approximately 15,850 acres of forestland across the state.

“With no measurable rain in sight, the continued extremely dry conditions create dangerous wildfire behavior,” said Oates. “These conditions create the potential for fires to escape easily and spread rapidly, taking longer and more of the agency’s firefighting resources to contain. Fast-moving wildfires not only destroy property and forests but also threaten the lives of citizens and endanger firefighters.”

This Fire Alert will remain in effect until rescinded by the State Forester, at least through Monday, April 20. Conditions will be reevaluated at that time. Permits for outdoor burning will be restricted only to Certified Prescribed Burn Managers. Anyone who burns a field, grassland, or woodland without a burn permit may be subject to prosecution for committing a Class B misdemeanor.

The Alabama Forestry Commission is the state agency committed to protecting Alabama’s invaluable forest assets and its citizens. To report a wildfire, call (800) 392-5679. For more information on the current wildfire situation in the state or any other forestry-related issues, contact your local AFC office or visit the agency website at www.forestry.alabama.gov

04/10/2026

This afternoon, we assisted our friends at Enterprise Rescue Inc. by setting up a landing zone for Enterprise Rescue Air 1 to fly a patient from a medical call here in town. It’s always good to see some of the crews we don’t often get to. Coffee County Emergency Management Agency EM-1 Lyons was in the area and stopped by before our arrival to start getting things set up. We appreciate his help, as always.

04/07/2026

Have you always thought of helping our community but didn’t know how? Here’s your chance!

With our call volume at an all-time high we’re looking for more dedicated individuals to join our team.

If you live within our response area and have the desire to help or any questions, please reach out.