03/26/2026
🚫 NO OUTDOOR BURNING IN FULTONDALE THIS WEEKEND 🚫
Fultondale neighbors,
The Alabama Forestry Commission has issued a Fire Alert for our area, effective immediately through Sunday night. I’m asking everyone to help us out this weekend.
We are looking at a "perfect storm" of low humidity, dry fuels, and higher winds. In these conditions, you don’t need a lightning strike to start a disaster—a single spark from a dragging trailer chain or an unattended grill can put our community and my firefighters at serious risk.
What you need to know to keep us safe:
No Outdoor Burning: All permits for debris and agricultural burning are suspended. This includes brush piles and campfires. If it has a flame, don't light it.
Equipment Check: If you’re hauling a trailer on I-65 or around town, make sure your chains are secured and not dragging. Those sparks hit dry grass and it's off to the races.
Watch Where You Park: Avoid parking vehicles in tall, dry grass. Your exhaust system is hot enough to ignite a fire in seconds.
See Smoke? Call It In: Don’t assume your neighbor already called 911. If you see smoke, report it immediately so my crews can get on it while it’s still manageable.
Our goal is to keep the boots on the pavement and our woods out of the line of fire this weekend. We appreciate you looking out for each other and for us.
Stay safe,
Chief Justin McKenzie
Fultondale Fire & Rescue