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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 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.
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.
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 Forestry Commission counting on rain to tame wildfire threats
Alabama Forestry Commission leaders say at least 200 fires have burned across Alabama since last Friday. Forester Rick Oates says they don’t expect tonight’s storm to fully soak the state, but even a partial soaking of one inch would be a tremendous help.
Alabama Forestry Commission fights record number of wildfires
The Alabama Forestry Commission stated its firefighters suppressed 181 wildfires Tuesday, a record number for the agency in one day.
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 ...
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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 ...
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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Weather conditions contribute to Chilton wildfire outbreak to start March
An isolated weather event across Alabama to begin the month of March has caused dozens of wildfires across the state, ...
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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) ...
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 ...