Evacuation Notice: Wildfire Threatens Pleasant Valley/Jacksonville Area

PLEASANT VALLEY, AL — Per the Calhoun County EMA, a wildfire has been reported in the area of NE Faith Drive and is rapidly moving toward Foster West. Emergency officials have issued an immediate evacuation order for residents in the affected areas.

Evacuation Order Issued for the Following Locations:
Charlie Penny
Charity Lane
Cove Road
Kelly Lane
Gaddy Drive
Peace Road
Dogwood Lane
Mixon Road
Faith Drive
Grey Harslon
Foster West
Tims Lane
Williams Road
Residents are urged to evacuate immediately and proceed to safety. First Baptist Church of Williams has opened its gym as a temporary shelter for evacuees.

Emergency crews are actively responding to the wildfire, and officials warn that conditions may change rapidly. Those in nearby areas should remain on high alert and prepare for possible evacuation.

Authorities emphasize the importance of leaving without delay—gather only essential items and evacuate safely. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

Follow official channels for further emergency instructions.

That ain’t good.

Hope some poor Forester didn’t let a site prep burn get away from him.
Looks like a big block of fresh cutover in the area that they are describing.

It was smokey all day yesterday in Calhoun co, and I heard that it was because 150 acres was on fire just south of Glencoe somewhere, I dont guess they ever put it out idk....Unless some Idot is out there setting them, seems like they would have got it put out yesterday....Just got off the phone with a buddy that lives out there on Charley Penny and he's in the middle of moving his car, truck and boat over to the church.....

there was a prescribed burn over there yesterday and also a "wildfire" that stated from an unk source. that fire to my knowledge was not extinguished

Flew home to Savannah last week. There were burns everywhere that I could see at 23k feet.

Wish someone would set fire to mine, I haven’t had time to mess with it

Heard 2 houses were on fire. Hope that’s not true.

Got real close to my buddy’s house but he finally got it contained with his skidsteer. My club got burnt so maybe the turkeys will be happy.

that is a correct statement. 2 homes have been damaged

I was worried it was going to get my FIL house but they made it through safe.

I know a few folks that live on Cove Rd. Hope they made it through with minimal to no damage.

Cove rd is good. It never crossed Charlie penny

Something big on fire west of Evergreen, it may have started as a controlled burn, but the plume of smoke coming from it is huge. It's smoky all around my house and I can smell it but don't think it's even really that close to me. Just went to town and could see it from the Evergreen exit really well.

Sky is full of smoke today. Lots of burning.

No doubt. I’m not sure of mixing height and transport winds, but evidently it’s not ideal. Smoke sitting everywhere right now.

I know why, but evidently the people calling 911 for “smoke in the area” don’t. I’m tired of that call, along with several others coming thru. Before u go to dialing 911, do just a little bit of investigating yourself and determine whether it’s needed or not. Don’t be a “do gooder with a cell phone!” Quit sending a million or more dollars out on the roads for no damn reason. They’re likely to be needed elsewhere besides chasing smoke, a stalled car, a person laying down, or whatever other reason you decided to be an “upstanding citizen” and call 911 for and didn’t even bother to check on the situation yourself. Good lord, I can’t wait for retirement. I’ll take my arse to bed now.