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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 suppresses record number of wildfires Tuesday
The forester says two or three days after rain comes and goes, “light fuels” like grasses and leaves dry out and if high wind and low humidity returns, we could see more wildfires again before summer.
Alabama sets record with 181 wildfires as winds fuel fire danger
Alabama saw a record 181 wildfires Tuesday, burning 1,700 acres. The AFC warns against outdoor burning amid high fire risks.
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 says they don’t expect tonight’s storm to fully soak the state, but even a partial soaking of one inch would be a tremendous help.
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 according to the most recent U.S. Drought Monitor.
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.
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 one day.
Rainfall offers temporary relief to Alabama wildfires, but more needed
Recent rainfall has provided some relief to the wildfires raging across Alabama, but experts warn that it is not enough to ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Firefighters welcome respite from wildfires
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. ( WBRC) - Exhausted firefighters across the state are getting a break from those burning wildfires. The ...
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Forestry Commission extends burn advisory
Ahead of last night’s storm system, gusty winds and low relative humidities resulted in extremely erratic fire behavior. On ...
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LIVE UPDATES: Firefighters respond to dozens of wildfires amid weather threat in Alabama Tuesday
More than 6,000 acres have burned in Alabama wildfires over the past week, according to the Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) ...
Storms provided busy night for Tuscaloosa firefighters
Alabama Forestry Commission firefighters helped fight more than 180 wildfires burning approximately 1,700 acres.