Rain relieves South Alabama fire restrictions

Rain relieves South Alabama fire restrictions

Recent rain has brought relief to Alabama drought conditions, causing the Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) to ease fire restrictions across much of the state. Effective 8 a.m. on Nov. 22, the commission lifted all burn restrictions in 33 counties in the southern half of the state, including Butler Lowndes and Crenshaw counties. A Fire Alert replaced the No Burn order in 23 northern counties, where one-day burn permits will be issued to certifie…

Rain relieves South Alabama fire restrictions

Recent rain has brought relief to Alabama drought conditions, causing the Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) to ease fire restrictions across much of the state. Effective 8 a.m. on Nov. 22, the commission lifted all burn restrictions in 33 counties in the southern half of the state, including Butler Lowndes and Crenshaw counties. A Fire Alert replaced the No Burn order in 23 northern counties, where one-day burn permits will be issued to certifie…