A controlled burn in Bankhead National Forest sent plumes of smoke across several North Alabama counties on Monday.

COLUMBUS, Ga (WRBL)- This spring, the United States has experienced over 21,000 wildfires. This nearly doubles the number we typically see. Across Georgia and Alabama, over 3,000 fires have been ...

In a news release, AFC officials cautioned forest landowners about brown spot needle blight, a fungal disease that leads to needle discoloration and needle drop. The AFC release also said brown spot ...

The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) announced Thursday it lifted the Fire Danger Advisory for all counties in the state, following recent beneficial rainfall that has improved drought conditions.

MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — As Alabama Forestry officials keep an eye on dry conditions at home, the wildfire threat is even worse out west. Sometimes local firefighters are sent to lend a hand.

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Forestry Commission and the USDA Forest Service have signed a Master Good Neighbor Agreement to continue collaboration on the stewardship and management of Alabama’s national ...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — The Alabama Forestry Commission said it has responded to over 115 fires, which have consumed fewer than 3,000 acres, in the last week. As they work with local first ...

Alabama lawmakers took another step towards making the death penalty an option for certain child sex crimes. GOP candidate Ken McFeeters filed a challenge with the Alabama GOP questioning if Sen.

Despite these counties seeing an improvement in drought conditions, other areas of the state are still seeing moderate or extreme drought. The Alabama Forestry Commission will continue the Fire Danger ...

MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — A lack of rainfall has Alabama Forestry officials on alert and ready to deploy anywhere in the region where fires break out. The dry conditions are expected to worsen as ...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Dry conditions across the state have been a concern of the Alabama Forestry Commission for months. Now, they’re calling on the public to help mitigate the impacts of the ...