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Alabama Forestry Commission suppresses record number of wildfires Tuesday
The forester says two or three days after rain comes and goes, “light fuels” like grasses and leaves dry out and if high wind and low humidity returns, we could see more wildfires again before summer.
Alabama Forestry Commission shatters record for wildfire responses in a day
The commission was all hands on deck, putting so much strain on their resources that they were forced to alter protocol.
Ala. Forestry Commission: Tuesday winds, low humidity resulted in record wildfires across state
A good portion of the state of Alabama, including nearly all of the Wiregrass, is in the “Abnormally Dry” intensity category according to the most recent U.S. Drought Monitor.
Alabama Forestry Commission provides update on statewide wildfire conditions
Agricultural or silvicultural fires more than a quarter acre in size or within 25 feet of a forested area require a permit from the AFC. Anyone who burns a field, grassland, or woodland without a burn permit may be subject to prosecution for committing a Class B misdemeanor.
Alabama Forestry Commission responds to more fires in one day than ever before
The commission was all hands on deck, putting so much strain on their resources that they were forced to alter protocol.
Alabama Forestry Commission warns against burning as state sees record number of fires
On Tuesday, as a severe storm system swept through the state, AFC wildland firefighters say 181 wildfires were suppressed, a record number for one day. Those fires accounted for the burning of 1,700 acres across Alabama.
Alabama Forestry Commission counting on rain to tame wildfire threats
The Alabama Forestry Commission is reminding you we remain under a fire threat. Firefighters hope the rain Tuesday night will give state and volunteer firefighters a breather from the fires. On Tuesday alone,
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.
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Alabama sets record with 181 wildfires as winds fuel fire danger
Alabama saw a record 181 wildfires Tuesday, burning 1,700 acres. The AFC warns against outdoor burning amid high fire risks.
Rainfall offers temporary relief to Alabama wildfires, but more needed
Recent rainfall has provided some relief to the wildfires raging across Alabama, but experts warn that it is not enough to ...
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 ...
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.
Strong Alabama winds help wildfires spread
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ( WIAT) — Strong winds are wreaking havoc when it comes to efforts to put down wildfires across Alabama. CBS ...
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 ...
Storms provided busy night for Tuscaloosa firefighters
Alabama Forestry Commission firefighters helped fight more than 180 wildfires burning approximately 1,700 acres.
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LIVE UPDATES: Firefighters respond to dozens of wildfires amid weather threat in Alabama Tuesday
More than 6,000 acres have burned in Alabama wildfires over the past week, according to the Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) ...