Burn ban in effect Saturday at some Alabama State Parks

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has issued a burn ban for all Alabama State Parks in South Central Alabama from 11 a.m. through 7 p.m. Saturday. Visitors and overnight guests will not be allowed to use open flame of any kind during the ban. “We take the burn ban seriously and encourage our guests to do so as well,” said Greg Leins, director of ADCNR’s State Parks Division. “We need everyone in the affected parks and surrounding areas to be aware of the ban and be cautious during this time.” The National Weather Services has issued a Red Flag Warning for the area du