November 1, 2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (SH100075) FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION R. Steve Huffman Public Information Officer (334) 208-5806/Fax: (334) 208-5813 E-Mail: huffman@ci.mobile.al.us NO BURNING PERMITS TO BE ISSUED DURING BURN BAN Due to the fact that recently the Alabama Forestry Commission has issued a Burn Ban in Mobile County, The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department will discontinue issuing burn permits in the Public Safety Jurisdiction until further notice. It should be noted that there is already a permanent ban on out-door burning within the City of Mobile and has been since 1989. Anyone with questions can contact the Bureau of Fire Prevention at 208-7484. ###