Brush Fires Including 170 Acres Kept Firefighters Busy
BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala.
By Rick McCann
BlueRAMMedia.com
March 24, 2025
Fire Departments in both Baldwin and Mobile Counties were once again busy with wood and brush fires including one that lasted hours and burned more than 170 acres according to the Alabama Forestry Commission.
That blaze began in a wooded area off from Mary Hadley Road, near Bible Road, and quickly spread needing more than seven fire departments to contain and extinguish it.
Among those firefighters from Baldwin County that were involved was the Lottie Volunteer Fire Department, Perdido Volunteer Fire Department, and Rabun Volunteer Fire Department along with the state forestry commission.
Officials say that the fire was contained around 5:15 p.m. Currently the cause of the fire is under investigation.
Other Baldwin County fire departments including Daphne, Marlow, Foley, Lillian, and Belforest all responded to outside fires over the weekend.
The Alabama Forestry Commission wants to remind the public to refrain from outdoor burning during our climate’s dry weather.
“In the woods with the low humidity, the high winds, and the dry weather, containment has been exceptionally difficult,” AFC Coastal Program Manager, Ryan Peek said.
Additionally, some areas currently have burn bans in place so please check with your local fire department prior to burning household garbage, yard debris, construction debris or other items.
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