The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) has
issued a Fire Danger Advisory for all 67 Alabama counties effective immediately
until rainfall is received. Current drought conditions and persistent high
temperatures have combined to create a high probability of fuel ignition and an
atmosphere favorable for wildfires. In the last 30 days, AFC wildland firefighters
have battled 192 wildfires burning approximately 2,221 acres of land across the
state. This number includes three fires that were over 100 acres in Bullock, Choctaw,
and Wilcox counties, as well as one that was approximately 500 acres in Mobile
County.
Although
the state is not under any type of burn restriction, the Commission urges
everyone to delay outdoor burning until conditions improve if possible. While
under the fire danger advisory, all necessary safety precautions should be
exercised when doing any type burning. As always, call the Alabama Forestry
Commission for a burn permit.
The mission of the Alabama Forestry
Commission is to protect and sustain Alabama’s forest resources using
professionally applied stewardship principles and education, ensuring that the
state’s forests contribute to abundant timber and
wildlife, clean air and water, and a healthy economy. For
more information about the fire situation in your area or any other forestry
related issues, contact your local Alabama Forestry Commission office or visit
the AFC website at www.forestry.alabama.gov