Coordinated Response Brings Woods Fire on Stembridge Road Under Control
Photo by Baldwin County Fire RescueFirefighters advance a hose line through charred woodland as crews extinguish remaining hot spots during final operations at the Stembridge Road woods fire.
Photo by Baldwin County Fire RescueA Georgia Forestry bulldozer cuts a firebreak through burned terrain, reinforcing containment lines to prevent flare-ups.
Photo by Baldwin County Fire RescueA Baldwin County Fire Rescue brush truck stages along the roadway, supplying water and equipment for suppression efforts.
Photo by Baldwin County Fire RescueMultiple units operate along the wooded edge near Stembridge Road as firefighters complete mop-up and secure the fire perimeter.
January 11, 2026 — Baldwin County, Georgia: Baldwin County Fire Rescue units successfully concluded operations Sunday evening at a woods fire in the 500 block of Stembridge Road, following a coordinated multi-agency response that prevented further spread and damage. According to Baldwin County Fire Rescue, Engine 5, Brush Truck 7, Squad 17, Squad 1, Battalion 1, and Georgia Forestry were dispatched to the scene, where crews worked methodically to contain remaining hot spots. Georgia Forestry personnel established a firebreak to secure the perimeter and reduce the risk of rekindling. Officials credited the safe and effective outcome to strong interagency teamwork, clear communication, and rapid deployment of resources, noting that operations were wrapped up without reported injuries as crews transitioned the scene to monitoring and recovery.
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