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 ...
Wildfires rage across Alabama as burn permits halted
Wildfires continue across Alabama, prompting the Alabama Forestry Commission to halt the issuance of burn permits due to ...
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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 ...
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.
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Statewide wildfire advisory in effect, Forestry Commisison says don’t burn
A statewide wildfire advisory remains in effect, and the Alabama Forestry Commission has restricted all burn permits through ...
Busy weekend for state and volunteer firefighters
According to the Alabama Forestry Commission, there were 180 wildfires across the state, and all are under control for now. This was a familiar sight for a number of volunteer firefighters over the ...
Egg-flation causing boost in sales for local farmers
Two months after a tornado tore through Athens, local businesses continue to rebuild and thrive. The Monrovia Volunteer Fire ...
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 ...