Alabama Forestry Commission: Statewide fire alert to continue

The Alabama Forestry Commission is continuing its statewide fire alert. With October historically being Alabama’s driest month, the organization felt that the decision was necessary. “The Fire Alert is not going away until we receive significant precipitation, meaning several inches of rainfall,” State Forester Rick Oates said Wednesday. “Unfortunately, there is no rain in sight, so the restriction must remain in effect indefinitely. “With this extremely dry weather, any fire can quickly spread out of control threatening lives and livelihood, not to mention destroying our forests.” Fire Analys