910 Wildfires in 24 Days; Burn Ban Still in Effect Across the State
As extremely dry conditions continue to plague the entire state, a total of 46 counties in north and central Alabama remain under a burn ban. Governor Robert Bentley signed the Drought Emergency Declaration into effect on October 12, often referred to as a “No Burn Order,” which prohibits all outdoor burning. “The drought creates a dangerous scenario where wildfire can…
