Alabama Fires

Daily Wildfire Report for Alabama - July 22, 2026

Overview

Alabama is currently experiencing low wildfire activity, aided by typical summer humidity and scattered precipitation across the region. While the state's fire danger remains minimal, national firefighting resources are heavily committed across the country due to severe fire seasons in other geographic areas. Local agencies remain in a state of readiness as they monitor weather patterns and maintain local response capabilities.

Current Situation

Fire Activity: Wildland fire activity in Alabama has been extremely light over the last 72 hours. The Alabama Forestry Commission has successfully contained a handful of very small, isolated incidents, including a 5-acre fire in Clarke County, a 6-acre fire in Mobile County, and a 3-acre fire in Baldwin County. High relative humidity and recent rainfall have prevented any significant fire spread, and no national support is currently required to manage incident objectives within the state.

Key Fires:
There are currently no large or uncontained wildfires threatening communities or values at risk in Alabama. Should ignitions occur, the primary fuel types in these regions consist of southern pine plantations, mixed hardwood litter, and underlying brush and tall grasses.

Prescribed Burns and Land Management: The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) Summer Burn Ban is actively in effect. This seasonal restriction prohibits most open burning to protect air quality and prevent ozone buildup during the hottest months of the year. Due to these restrictions, large-scale prescribed burning by state and federal land managers is currently suspended.
Air Quality: With no significant wildfires and the active summer burn ban, air quality remains stable across the state and is not currently impacted by wildland fire smoke.

Weather and Wind Warnings

Current Weather: The National Weather Service reports typical, yet intense, mid-summer conditions. High temperatures are reaching the low to mid-90s, with high humidity pushing heat index values near 105 degrees. A Heat Advisory is in effect for northwestern portions of the state. Additionally, Tropical Storm Bertha is located in the northeast Gulf of Mexico; however, it is tracking westward and is not expected to bring significant impacts to central Alabama.
Forecasted Weather: There are no Red Flag Warnings or Fire Weather Watches currently issued for Alabama. Over the next 72 hours, the forecast includes partly cloudy skies with isolated to scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Minimum relative humidity levels are expected to remain well above critical fire thresholds (around 50%). Transport winds will blow from the northeast and east at 5 to 15 mph, which will contribute to high dispersion indices across portions of the state.

Recommendations

Public Awareness: Residents are strongly urged to comply with the ADEM Summer Burn Ban and refrain from burning yard debris, brush, or trash. Given the extreme heat, individuals should practice heat safety, stay hydrated, and remain weather-aware during afternoon thunderstorms.
Resource Allocation: With local fire activity suppressed by summer moisture, Alabama's fire agencies are utilizing this period to maintain equipment, conduct training, and prepare for the state's traditional peak fire season, which typically begins in mid-August.

Resources

For up-to-date emergency information, residents can visit:
National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC): www.nifc.gov/fire-information/nfn
Alabama Forestry Commission: forestry.alabama.gov
National Weather Service - Alabama: www.weather.gov

Stay informed and prepared by monitoring these resources regularly.