Wildfire in Floyd County forces evacuations

A wildfire is rapidly spreading in Floyd County, prompting officials to start evacuating residents. The evacuation began around 2:30 p.m. on Sunday in the 600 block of New Rosedale Road. The fire is moving toward nearby roads, including Deason Road and Floyd Springs Road, near a trucking company. Emergency responders are asking people to stay away from the affected area. As a precaution, a nearby highway has also been closed. Evacuation sites have been set up for those affected by the fire. The main site is at Floyd Springs Baptist Church, with an overflow shelter at Armuchee Baptist Church on Big Texas Valley. Authorities are still investigating the cause of the wildfire. This is a developing story, and more updates will be provided later.