Wildfire Near Shooting Range in Alabama

0:00It's March 23rd. This is Birmingham News today, AI-powered stories from your city. I'm Corey with the story. A wildfire has scorched nearly 300 acres near the South Sandy shooting range in Mount ville, Alabama. The blaze spread across parts of Hale and Tuscaloosa counties, prompting a quick response from the U.S. Forest Service. Officials list the cause as human-related, though details remain unclear. The shooting range shut down right away and expects to reopen by Thursday, March 26th. Local impacts include the range closure, affecting shooters and visitors in the area. Fire crews work to contain the flames and no injuries were reported. Expect some lingering smoke around South Sandy Creek and Duncanville over the next few days. For updates or concerns, reach the Oakmulgee Ranger District at 205-9269-765. This situation is still developing, so crews keep watch while the weather stays mostly dry with mild temperatures ahead.

1:00Stay safe out there in those wooded spots.