Additional fire precautions announced for all Alabama State Parks
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On Wednesday the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) announced additional fire precautions for all Alabama State Parks because of extended dry conditions.
Visitors and overnight guests are being asked to take extra precautions with campfires and barbecue grills.
“We encourage park visitors and overnight guests to be very cautious with campfires and grills during this period until we get some much-needed rain,” said Greg Lein, director of ADCNR’s State Parks Division. “The current dry conditions have increased the risk for wildfires throughout the state.”
The Alabama Forestry Commission issued a statewide Fire Alert on September 22. The Fire Alert will remain in effect until rescinded by the state forester.
The additional Alabama State Parks fire precautions include the following:
- No campfires outside of designated day-use picnic areas, campgrounds, or developed recreational areas.
- Barbecue grills and gas-fueled stoves are permitted only in designated day-use picnic areas, campgrounds, or developed recreational areas.
- Do not use barbecue grills or gas stoves in areas that can scorch, burn, or damage lawns or picnic tables.
- Place barbecue grills a minimum of 15 feet away from any flammable material such as grass, weeds, wood chips, brush, or park facilities.
- Do not leave a campfire or grill unattended.
- Completely extinguish all burning fuel such as wood or charcoal before disposing of it in an existing fireplace, fire pit, or barbecue grill.
If you have questions about the fire precautions, please contact the main offices of the individual Alabama State Parks. Contact information is available at www.alapark.com.
Park visitors are also encouraged to monitor each state park’s social media accounts for updates on fire precautions and restrictions. A social media directory for Alabama State Parks is available at www.alapark.com/social-media-directory.
