Silas Volunteer Fire Department

03/27/2026

RED FLAG WARNING

The NWS Mobile has upgraded the Fire Weather Watch to a Red Flag Warning tomorrow from 11 AM until 7 PM.
PLEASE AVOID OUTDOOR BURNING!

03/27/2026

FIRE WEATHER WATCH

*A Fire Weather WATCH is in effect for southwest and south central AL on Saturday from 11:00 AM until 7:00 PM
* Relative Humidity: as low as 20%
* Northeasterly winds 10-15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph
* Any fires that develop will likely spread RAPIDLY

* AVOID OUTDOOR BURNING

09/30/2025

📢Fire Danger Advisory Issued by the AFC📢

As drought conditions worsen, due to the recent lack of precipitation and high temperatures, the Alabama Forestry Commission is issuing a Statewide Fire Danger Advisory. Until the state receives sufficient rainfall to alleviate the severe dry situation, especially in central Alabama, this elevated fire danger will persist for the foreseeable future.

Mitigation measures should be considered to protect lives and property from wildfire damage. If possible, refrain from burning until fire danger has diminished. Always obtain a permit for prescribed burns, and ensure adequate equipment and personnel are present. Never leave a fire until it is safely extinguished. Conduct post-burn patrols for several days to ensure that reignition has not occurred and firebreaks have not been compromised. In residential areas, be sure to have a water hose prepared and adjacent to the burning area. After burning debris piles, it is necessary to thoroughly soak the area until cold.

As this advisory continues and potentially escalates, it is essential to maintain situational awareness. Burning debris piles can continue to smolder for multiple days, eventually spreading out of a previously contained area. Under these critically dry conditions, chances of embers igniting outside of the main burn area are increased. Fires in areas with deep duff (layers of decaying vegetable matter covering the ground under trees) can also continue to burn for extended periods of time, potentially causing tree mortality. Driving vehicles into tall grasses, as well as equipment use such as bush-hogging, hay baling, or mulching, can spark ignition.

The Alabama Forestry Commission will continue to monitor the strengthening drought and wildfire statistics across the state. The agency will evaluate if further restrictions are needed in the coming weeks.

09/11/2025

See any one of our firefighters or stop by MDI in Silas to purchase! Thank you for your support!

03/02/2025

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03/02/2025

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10/28/2024

10/25/2024

Please read the following issued by the Alabama Forestry Commission regarding Choctaw and other surrounding counties.

07/03/2024

Congrats to our new Chiefs!!

Chief Dawson Jones
Assistant Chief Fred Williams
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