Wildfires rage across Alabama as burn permits halted
Wildfires continue across Alabama, prompting the Alabama Forestry Commission to halt the issuance of burn permits due to gusty winds an
Statewide wildfire advisory in effect, Forestry Commisison says don’t burn
A statewide wildfire advisory remains in effect, and the Alabama Forestry Commission has restricted all burn permits through Tues 4. Anyone who burns a field, grassland, or woodland without a burn permit may be subject to prosecution for committing a Class B misdemeanor.
'We're going to lift fire advisories ASAP': Alabama Forestry Commission contains nearly 100 wildfires across Alabama
Crews with the Alabama Forestry Commission work tirelessly to contain wildfires spreading across Alabama, due to dry conditions.
Forestry commission suspends burn permits
Currently, an uncontrolled wildfire near Chapel Hill and another near Bess Branch are burning in Crenshaw County. Effective immediately, the Alabama Forestry Commission has suspended the issuance of all burn permits through Sunday,
Alabama Forestry Commission warns of dangerous wildfire conditions
After a concerning uptick in wildfires in the state, the Alabama Forestry Commission is strongly discouraging outdoor burning until conditions improve.
Wildfires in Georgia: Update from Georgia Forestry Commission
Georgia Forestry officials say conditions are still ripe for wildfires. We're coming out of a busy week, where crews battled nearly 500 fires across 6,000 acres.
LIVE UPDATES: Alabama Forestry Commission network down as wildfires burn across state
More than 6,000 acres have burned in Alabama wildfires over the past week, according to the Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC).
Alabama Forestry Commission warns of dangerous wildfire conditions, advisory remains in effect
After a concerning uptick in wildfires in the state, the Alabama Forestry Commission is strongly discouraging outdoor burning ...
A big boat, fire and smoke, shark alert: Down in Alabama
If you smell smoke, you’re not the only one. AL.com’s Ramsey Archibald reports that 162 fires were burning across Alabama ...
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Wildfire potential rises with wind and rain expected later this week; burn permits still on hold
Just Monday alone, the forestry commission reported 41 fires. Some of them are contained, but the number active is unclear ...
Tuesday storms could help Alabama battle wildfire outbreak
For Sunday, there were 43 active wildfires covering about 1,106 acres and 121 contained wildfires covering about 3,717 acres.
Alabama now seeing most active wildfires in five years
Wildfires were burning in 54 of Alabama’s 67 counties, affecting nearly every corner of the state. Ten fires were reported in ...
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Wildfire advisory, burn permit restrictions continue
A statewide wildfire advisory remains in effect, and the Alabama Forestry Commission has restricted all burn permits through ...
Five homes lost in Calhoun County as fires fueled by burn piles spread
The Alabama Forestry Commission is urging residents to refrain from outdoor burning due to conditions that could lead to ...
Busy weekend for state and volunteer firefighters
Firefighters and workers with the Alabama Forestry Commission are taking a brief reprive after an extremely busy weekend.