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Atmore Issues Burn Ban; Fire Danger Advisory Issued For State Of Alabama
September 17, 2019
A burn ban was issued Tuesday within the city limits of Atmore.
Fire Chief Ronald Peebles said the ban on all burning will remain in effect until sufficient rainfall is received.
“That won’t just be after the next thunderstorm,” Peebles said. “It will be after receive a long soaking rain.”
The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) has issued a Fire Danger Advisory for all 67 Alabama counties effective immediately until rainfall is received. Current drought conditions and persistent high temperatures have combined to create a high probability of fuel ignition and an atmosphere favorable for wildfires, according to the agency.
In the last 30 days, AFC wildland firefighters have battled 192 wildfires burning approximately 2,221 acres of land across the state.
Although the state is not under any type of burn restriction, the commission is urging residents to delay outdoor burning until conditions improve. While under the fire danger advisory, all necessary safety precautions should be exercised when doing any type burning. Alabama Forestry Commission is still issuing burn permits at this time.
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