Citing ‘extremely dry conditions’, Ivey imposes statewide ‘No Burn Order’

Due to an increased amount of wildfires that have already destroyed more than 3,000 acres in a little over two weeks, Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a statewide No Burn Order. The order effectively bans all outdoor burning within the state for the foreseeable future. “Alabama is currently experiencing extremely dry conditions, which greatly increases the potential for dangerous wildfire activity,” said Ivey. “State Forester Rick Oates and his team have been working around-the-clock to keep our forests safe and fires contained, and I commend them for their efforts to protect Alabamians, our homes and