Name:   BamaNana - Subject:   New winter level Date:   11/27/2016 5:26:46 PM

You're correct to be afraid, Lifer. Having a fire in your fire pit is actually banned/illegal right now. Just one wayward ember could result in a major fire.

http://www.forestry.alabama.gov/burnrestrictions.aspx

Under the Drought Emergency ‘No Burn’ Order, Section 9-13-141 of the Code of Alabama states that it is illegal for any person to set fire to any forest, grass, woods, wildlands or marshes; to build a campfire or bonfire; or to burn trash or other material that may cause a forest, grass or woods fire. Specifically, the regulation prohibits any prescribed burns, any campfire or bonfire, any trash or debris fires, or any other open burning. If convicted, the penalty for violating the No Burn order is up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $500.00.