A controlled burn in Bankhead National Forest sent plumes of smoke across several North Alabama counties on Monday.

The public should expect to see some smoke; however, smoke could also be the result of prescribed burns undertaken by other federal and state agencies.

This time around, the flames were intentionally set, the fire’s flanks guarded Thursday from the get-go by firefighters and prescribed-burn practitioners at Pepperwood Preserve, the sprawling, ...

As burn bans remain in place, it's important to know the guidelines to adhere to based on the county you live in.

There’s been an increased interest over the past few years in how prescribed burning can decrease risks of forest fires and help with conservation efforts. The Register-Guard talked with an expert to ...

MAHONING TOWNSHIP — Mahoning Township Fire Chief asked township supervisors for support regarding a controlled burn planned for November. Fire Chief Rick Spotts said he heard through “third- and ...

The Alabama Forestry Commission says winter and early spring are prime burning seasons as prescribed burns help reduce wildfire risks across the state. However, landowners should use caution following ...