Drought sparks extra fire pre-cautions for Alabama State Parks

Extra Fire Pre-cautions inplemented at Wind Creek State Park

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) has reinstated additional fire precautions for all Alabama State Parks, including Wind Creek State Park, due to extended dry conditions. Visitors and overnight guests are being asked to take extra precautions with campfires and barbecue grills.

“October is one of the driest months in Alabama, and the continuing lack of rain has increased the risk for wildfires statewide,” said Greg Lein, Director of ADCNR’s State Parks Division. “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.”