Fire risk for Alabama

BY TOMMY SELF

The National Weather Service says there’s a high risk of wildfires across most of Alabama.

Forecasters issued a red flag warning for most of the state on Monday. They say humidity is extremely low, winds are brisk and conditions are dry in most areas, raising the risk of fires.

Wind gust are predicted up to 40 mph in parts of the state.

The Alabama Forestry Commission says 58 fires have burned a total of 800 acres across the state in the last month.