The Alabama Forestry Commission has issued a statewide fire alert, effective immediately.
While under a fire alert, permits for outdoor burning will be restricted. Anyone who burns a field, grassland or woodland without a burn permit may be subject to prosecution for committing a Class B misdemeanor, the Alabama Forestry Commission said.
The Alabama Forestry Commission says with this extremely dry weather, any fire can quickly spread out of control, not only resulting in damage to forests but also threatening lives and destroying property.To report a wildfire, call the Alabama Forestry Commission at 392-5679.
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