06/10/2026
On Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 2:31 p.m., the Avera, Stapleton, Wrens, and Jefferson Fire Departments were dispatched to the area of Sand Valley Road and Highway 540 in reference to a semi-truck and trailer fire.
Upon arrival, crews discovered a semi-truck and trailer parked on the shoulder of the westbound lane, with both the truck and trailer fully involved in fire.
We would like to thank the Wrens and Stapleton Fire Departments, along with Avera Tanker 3, for providing water supply to the two pumping engines. We also thank the Wrens Fire Department for assisting Engine 3 with fire suppression by pumping a third attack line.
Additionally, we would like to thank the Jefferson Fire Department for providing additional man power during fire attack.
The fire was safely and effectively extinguished with no injuries reported. The driver was located safely and was uninjured.
Once again, we would like to thank all assisting agencies for their support: the Wrens Fire Department, Stapleton Fire Department, Jefferson Fire Department, Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, Georgia State Patrol, Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), and Jefferson County 911.
