Sep 8, 2011 | The Huntsville Item
Firefighters: Burn ban more vital than ever
With the recent rash of wildfires in the area, Walker County officials want to remind residents not to take any unnecessary risks when it comes to outside burning.
Crabbs Prairie fire reignites, claims more homes
Strong winds and dry conditions caused the Crabbs Prairie fire to reignite Monday afternoon and it claimed seven homes belonging to Walker County residents, according to reports from the Walker County Office of Emergency Management.
Crabbs Prairie claims more homes, 1,700 acres
On its second day, the Crabbs Prairie fire claimed more Walker County homes and burned 1,700 acres.