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Dry conditions in Alabama bring statewide fire alert
Alabama is under a fire alert.The Alabama Forestry Commission issued that alert on Sept. 22. It means permits for outdoor burning will be restricted. Stay up-to-date: The latest headlines and weather from WVTM 13The AFC issued the fire alert because of current drought conditions, lack of rain and high risk of ignition due to low humidity and high winds.The alert will remain in effect until the State Forester rescinds the alert.Anyone who burns a field, grassland or woodland without a burn permit may be prosecuted for a Class B misdemeanor, according to AFC.Weather | Radar | Hurricanes | Traffic | uLocal | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram To report a wildfire, call the Alabama Forestry Commission at (800) 392-5679.For more information, click here.
Alabama is under a fire alert.
The Alabama Forestry Commission issued that alert on Sept. 22. It means permits for outdoor burning will be restricted.
Stay up-to-date: The latest headlines and weather from WVTM 13
The AFC issued the fire alert because of current drought conditions, lack of rain and high risk of ignition due to low humidity and high winds.
The alert will remain in effect until the State Forester rescinds the alert.
Anyone who burns a field, grassland or woodland without a burn permit may be prosecuted for a Class B misdemeanor, according to AFC.
Weather | Radar | Hurricanes | Traffic | uLocal | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
To report a wildfire, call the Alabama Forestry Commission at (800) 392-5679.
For more information, click here.
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