Fire Alert Issued For State Of Alabama

September 26, 2019

The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) has upgraded a recent fire danger advisory to a statewide fire alert. While the state is under a fire lert, permits for outdoor burning will be restricted and issued on an individual basis at the discretion of the state forester.

Anyone who burns a field, grassland, or woodland without a burn permit may be subject to prosecution for a misdemeanor, according to AFC.

The forest commission said burning restriction is being issued because of the current drought situation, continued lack of precipitation, and high probability of fuel ignition. With this extremely dry weather, conditions are such that any fire can quickly spread out of control, not only resulting in damage to forests but also threatening lives and destroying property.

Over the last week, AFC wildland firefighters have responded to 182 wildfires across Alabama, burning approximately 2,608 acres. This does not include numerous fires suppressed by volunteer fire departments (VFDs) across the state.

This Fire Alert will remain in effect until rescinded by the state forester, at which time conditions will have changed sufficiently to reduce the occurrence and frequency of wildfires. To report a wildfire, call the Alabama Forestry Commission at (800) 392-5679.

In the North Escambia vicinity, the City of Atmore is under a total burn ban.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under News