Fackler Fire

04/13/2026

Preparing your family for an emergency is as simple as having a conversation over dinner. Make a plan tonight.

04/13/2026

📢With worsening drought conditions across the state and low relative humidity, State Forester Rick Oates has issued a statewide Fire Alert effective immediately.

Over the past weekend, 50 wildfires burned more than 2,300 acres of forestland across the state. This includes a 500-acre wildfire in Mobile County, one for 412 acres in Coosa County, one for 382 acres in Choctaw County, one for 260 acres in Washington County, and another one for 105 acres in Escambia County.

In the last 30 days, 387 wildfires have burned approximately 15,850 acres of forestland across the state.

“With no measurable rain in sight, the continued extremely dry conditions create dangerous wildfire behavior,” said Oates. “These conditions create the potential for fires to escape easily and spread rapidly, taking longer and more of the agency’s firefighting resources to contain. Fast-moving wildfires not only destroy property and forests but also threaten the lives of citizens and endanger firefighters.”

This Fire Alert will remain in effect until rescinded by the State Forester, at least through Monday, April 20. Conditions will be reevaluated at that time. Permits for outdoor burning will be restricted only to Certified Prescribed Burn Managers. Anyone who burns a field, grassland, or woodland without a burn permit may be subject to prosecution for committing a Class B misdemeanor.

The Alabama Forestry Commission is the state agency committed to protecting Alabama’s invaluable forest assets and its citizens. To report a wildfire, call (800) 392-5679. For more information on the current wildfire situation in the state or any other forestry-related issues, contact your local AFC office or visit the agency website at www.forestry.alabama.gov

03/29/2026

Today the Members of Fackler Fire came together to tackle putting in a new radiator in our engine 82. It was a good job by all to get this done. We also got in a little training on the engines while the evening progressed.

03/27/2026

📢AFC URGING CAUTION AGAINST WILDFIRES📢

With forecasts calling for elevated wind speeds and a dry front passage across the state, the Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) strongly discourages any outdoor burning until conditions improve. The agency also points to dropping relative humidity and an increase in wind speed on Saturday as especially concerning.

With the anticipation of critical fire weather conditions, AFC is issuing a Fire Danger Advisory on Friday, March 27. The potential for critical fire weather elevates on Saturday, March 28, increasing the threat issued to a Fire Alert. By Sunday, March 29, the potential for critical fire weather decreases slightly, lowering the threat issued to a Fire Danger Advisory.

The combination of these conditions creates a greater-than-average potential for outdoor fires to escape easily and spread rapidly, taking longer – and more of the agency’s firefighting resources – to contain and ultimately control. Fast-moving wildfires not only destroy property and forests but also threaten the lives of citizens and endanger firefighters.

Prescribed burn permits will be limited to only Certified Prescribed Burn Managers on Friday. Permits for outdoor burning will not be issued to anyone on Saturday. The AFC plans to resume regular permit issuing on Sunday, March 29, provided improved weather conditions. Anyone who burns a field, grassland, or woodland without a burn permit may be subject to prosecution for committing a Class B misdemeanor.

In the last seven days, 147 wildfires have burned approximately 5,600 acres of forestland across the state. This includes a large wildfire in Wilcox County (963 acres), one for 464 acres in Montgomery County, one for 505 acres in Marengo, and four others over 200 acres in Choctaw, Covington, Etowah, and Walker counties.

The Alabama Forestry Commission is the state agency committed to protecting Alabama’s invaluable forest assets as well as its citizens. To report a wildfire, call (800) 392-5679. For more information on the current wildfire situation in the state or any other forestry-related issues, contact your local AFC office or visit the agency website.

03/27/2026

The Alabama Forestry Commission URGING CAUTION AGAINST WILDFIRES

03/24/2026

🔥 OUTDOOR BURNING DISCOURAGED TODAY 🔥

Jackson County is seeing favorable conditions for brush fires and wildfires today.

Dry conditions, low humidity, and available fuel mean it will not take much for a fire to start and spread.

🚫 Avoid outdoor burning if at all possible
🌿 Dry vegetation increases fire risk
🔥 Even small fires can escape quickly

Use caution with anything that can spark a fire:
• Burning debris
• Grilling near dry grass
• Equipment that produces heat or friction

⚠️ Do NOT toss ci******es on the ground
⚠️ Never leave fires unattended

If you see smoke or fire, report it immediately.

Let’s stay ahead of this and prevent unnecessary wildfires.

03/10/2026

More pictures from the SCBA training with Hollywood Fire.

03/10/2026

More photos from Thursday March 5th 2026

03/08/2026

Save the date and go support your local Hollywood Fire Department.

We are pleased to announce that our annual pancake breakfast will kick off our first fundraiser in April. Further details regarding additional events scheduled throughout the year will be shared with the community in the coming weeks.

03/08/2026

On March 6, 2026, at approximately 1410 hours, Hollywood Fire responded to a residential structure fire on Chase Circle. Upon arrival, units reported a two-story structure with significant fire and smoke emanating from the garage area. Initial attack efforts focused on extinguishing the garage fire to prevent spread to the rest of the structure. The fire was successfully contained to the garage and kitchen areas of the residence. We extend our gratitude to Scottsboro Fire, Stevenson Fire, Fackler Fire, Hollywood Police, Highlands EMS, Jackson County EMA, JCSO, and all bystanders who assisted. No injuries were reported.

03/08/2026

03/08/2026