Alabama Firefighter Battles Two Wildfires

0:00Alabama Forestry Commission firefighter Jason Berry faced a tough day on March 20th, battling two wildfires just outside Jasper and Walker County. The blazes together scorched nearly 190 acres. Alabama sits at medium risk for wildfires, with chances 50% higher than the national average. That keeps crews like Berry's on high alert year round. Berry had just spoken about prescribed burns the hour before, highlighting how firefighters stay fit with cardio and stair climbers. He noted the real challenge comes from hiking steep hills, deep in the woods, where roads don't reach. One fire traced back to a trash pile that got out of control. The other stays under investigation as teams dig into the cause. Firefighters continue monitoring hot spots across the state, ready for whatever comes next in this active season. Stay informed with Burmihem News today. AI-powered updates. I'm Cory with the story.