The Alabama Forestry Commission has issued a statewide fire alert, effective immediately.
This means permits for outdoor burning will be restricted. Anyone who burns a field, grassland, or woodland without a burn permit could face a Class B misdemeanor.
The commission says the burning restriction is due to the current drought and lack of precipitation, which could lead to a high probability of fuel ignition. Officials warn that the current dry weather can cause fires to spread out of control.More information on Alabama’s current wildfire situation can be
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