Alabama, wildfires and Forestry Commission

Alabama Forestry Commission shatters record for wildfire responses in a day
The commission was all hands on deck, putting so much strain on their resources that they were forced to alter protocol.
Alabama Forestry Commission fights record number of wildfires
The Alabama Forestry Commission stated its firefighters suppressed 181 wildfires Tuesday, a record number for the agency in one day.
Georgia Forestry Commission responded to 137 wildfires across almost 2,400 acres Saturday
There was red flag warning issued Saturday across much of the state due to high wind gusts and low humidity, increasing the conditions for wildfires.
Alabama Forestry Commission responds to more fires in one day than ever before
The commission was all hands on deck, putting so much strain on their resources that they were forced to alter protocol.
Alabama Forestry Commission warns against burning as state sees record number of fires
On Tuesday, as a severe storm system swept through the state, AFC wildland firefighters say 181 wildfires were suppressed, a record number for one day. Those fires accounted for the burning of 1,700 acres across Alabama.
Alabama Forestry Commission suppresses record number of wildfires Tuesday
The forester says two or three days after rain comes and goes, “light fuels” like grasses and leaves dry out and if high wind and low humidity returns, we could see more wildfires again before summer.
Risk of flare-ups increases on Day 6 of Carolina Forest wildfire
Drier conditions are increasing the risk of flare-ups while crews battle the Carolina Forest wildfire for a sixth straight ...
Rain is helping firefighters contain the Carolina Forest wildfire, but there's still work to do
Severe storms didn't put out Carolina Forest's 2,000-acre wildfire, but officials expressed hope that the desperately-needed ...
Covington Drive fire in Carolina Forest area 'believed to be human-caused,' forestry commission says
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Day 4: Wildfire covers 2K+ acres in Carolina Forest area. Fire first spotted in backyard
Firefighters continue to battle a wildfire that has grown in the Myrtle Beach area. Horry County officials report when the ...
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SC Forestry Commission warns wildfire season far from over as crews tackle multiple fires
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — After a weekend of fighting fires across the state, the South Carolina Forestry Commission says one major fire, the Carolina Forest Fire in Horry County, remains Monday.
Carolina Forest wildfire now 44% contained as gusty winds create challenges
In an update to its map Wednesday afternoon, the South Carolina Forestry Commission said the wildfire is now 44% contained. The fire remains at 2,059 acres, per the agency. Just after 4:30 p.m.
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Rain begins to fall in Myrtle Beach area. Is it helping with Carolina Forest wildfire?
Horry County is under a tornado watch and wind advisory as severe storms are expected by this afternoon. Fire crews continue ...
SC Forestry Commission, first responders talk safety measures amid statewide Red Flag Fire Alert
The South Carolina Forestry Commission issues a statewide Red Flag Fire Alert on Friday that is effective until further ...