Statewide fire alert in effect
With worsening drought conditions across the state and low relative humidity, State Forester Rick Oates issued a statewide Fire Alert Monday, April 13.
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Firefighters urge caution
Fire burns along a steep cliff off Magnolia Drive, which resulted in several rekindles for Helicon and Arley fire departments during recent dry weather conditions. (courtesy photo)
WINSTON COUNTY - Firefighters are sending out strong warnings that brush fires are posing a major danger currently, keeping firefighters tied up by responding.
Tree giveaway in Double Springs March 6
DOUBLE SPRINGS - The Alabama Forestry Commission and Winston County Extension's tree giveaway will be Thursday, March 6, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. while supplies last at B & B Motors, 15085 Hwy. 278, Double Springs.
Alabama Forestry Commission gives wildfire update
Tuesday, March 4, was one for the record books for Alabama Forestry Commission wildland firefighters, and not in a good way.
Pine beetle epidemic hits county
An aerial view of Southern pine beetle infestations scattered through the forest near Rock Creek Baptist Church, about three miles north of Double Springs, on Tuesday, Aug. 20. (Photo by Mike Henshaw, Winston County Natural Resources Council)
WINSTON COUNTY - The Alabama Forestry Commission announced last week that Southern pine beetle infestations have reached "epidemic" levels in the state and identified Winston County and the Bankhead National Forest among the worst hit areas.
The August 22, AFC press release said the organization had identified nearly 5,000 SPB spots, "with an average mortality of 191 pine trees per spot," across Alabama as of that date, but on Tuesday, Aug. 27, Acting Bankhead District Ranger Tyler Fish said there are over 1,000 individual spots in the Bankhead alone.
Alabama Forestry Commission pushing safety this July 4
WINSTON COUNTY - Picnics, barbecues, and outdoor fun are an important part of Independence Day celebrations for many Alabama families.
Financial relief for landowners battling invasive cogongrass
WINSTON COUNTY - For the third year, financial relief will be available soon to assist Alabama landowners adversely affected by the non-native, invasive noxious weed, cogongrass.
No Burn Order lifted across Alabama
WINSTON COUNTY - Effective immediately, all burn restrictions have been lifted across the state of Alabama.
Fire Alert still in effect statewide
A Fire Alert remains in effect across the state.