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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Relief on the way? Alabama battles decades high fire season, 599 blazes since January 1st
Wildfires have become a major issue for many Alabamians in recent weeks. A combination of dry conditions and ongoing drought ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 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.
Alabama Forestry Commission warns of dangerous wildfire conditions, advisory remains in effect
After a concerning uptick in wildfires in the state, the Alabama Forestry Commission is strongly discouraging outdoor burning ...
Alabama Forestry Commission continues Wildfire Advisory into Sunday
Residents in Madison County and across Alabama are asked to stop any and all burns this weekend as conditions are favorable ...
Alabama Forestry Commission discourages burning as wildfires continue statewide
With wildfires burning across the state, The Alabama Forestry Commission has stopped issuing burn permits through Tuesday.
Officials weigh in on Iron Mountain fire
Those driving along t Eastern Bypass Tuesday evening might have noticed a large blaze billowing smoke around the Iron Mountain. That plot of land holds over 900 acres of fish and wildlife refuge known ...