Weather conditions and increased outdoor activity are raising concerns for wildfires in our area. Recent warm temperatures, low humidity, and wind have come together to create conditions ripe for wildfires like the one on Poor Mountain earlier this month. WFIR’s Steve Mabry has the story.

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Open burning is banned statewide until after 4:00 pm now through April 30.