Alabama's Wildfire Risk: Statewide Fire Restrictions

0:00Alabama's Forestry Commission has wrote out statewide fire restrictions due to a dry cold front bringing gusty winds and low humidity that could. Spark fast spreading wildfires. The issue to fire danger advisory on Friday, upgraded to a fire alert on Saturday and planned to drop back to advisory level on Sunday if conditions. Improve. Meteorologists note the cold front usher in dry air perfect for fueling flames once a spark hits. To curb risks, they limited prescribed burn permits to certified managers only on Friday and suspended all outdoor burn permits across the state on. Saturday aiming to resume normal operations Sunday, March 29. In the last seven days, 147 wildfires scorched roughly 5,600 acres of forest land with big blazes topping nine. 63 acres in Wilcox County and others over 400 acres in Montgomery and Morengo counties. Officials stress everyday activities like grilling or driving on a flat tire can ignite

1:02roadside fires that balloon quickly, urging folks to skip all. Open flames. A few local spots, including Fultondale and Calhoun County, added their own burn bands through the weekend and illegal burning without a permit, carries misdemeanor charges. With everyone on high alert for potential outbreaks, the safest bet remains avoiding outdoor fires altogether until the winds calm and moisture returns. From your city, powered by AI, this is Birmingham News today. I'm Corey with the story.