UPDATE: Close to 9 p.m. Sunday, Charlton County Emergency Management officials announced that residents who were previously ordered to evacuate may return home. The Charlton County Sheriff’s Office will conduct active patrols in impacted areas to monitor conditions and asks that the public continue to remain aware of their surroundings, as conditions can change quickly. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<< 5 P.M. A large wildfire is burning in Charlton County, Georgia by Highway 301 and Humphries Road, north of Folkston. The Charlton County Emergency Management Agency has ordered nearby residents to evacuate. Residents on the following roads are ordered to evacuate immediately: [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks ] Officials ask that everyone avoid the area of Highway 301 and Humphries Road. They ask people to use alternate routes to allow emergency responders space to operate. The Charlton County Emergency Management Agency believes the fire had been started by a downed power line. As of 4:30 p.m., the Georgia Forestry Commission measures the fire at 230 acres with 0% contained. [SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter ] Click
