Brent, Ala., March 23, 2026—Forest Service firefighters are responding to a wildfire at the South Sandy Shooting Range near Hale County and Tuscaloosa County, approximately four miles  southwest of Duncanville, Alabama.

The South Sandy wildfire is approximately 290 acres and is 25% contained as of 9:00 a.m. on Monday, March 23, 2026. Officials have closed the shooting range and it will remain closed to the public with tentative plans to reopen on Thursday, March 26, 2026.

Be aware that there will be residual smoke in the area of South Sandy Creek as well as Duncanville for the next few days. Wildfire safety is critical to protecting both natural ecosystems and human communities. The Forest Service plays a pivotal role in informing the public and responding effectively to wildfire emergencies to safeguard lives, property and natural resources.

If you have questions, please contact the Oakmulgee Ranger District at (205) 926-9765.

About the Forest Service: The USDA Forest Service has for more than 100 years brought people and communities together to answer the call of conservation. Grounded in world-class science and technology– and rooted in communities–the Forest Service connects people to nature and to each other. The Forest Service cares for shared natural resources in ways that promote lasting economic, ecological, and social vitality. The agency manages 193 million acres of public land, provides assistance to state and private landowners, maintains the largest wildland fire and forestry research organizations in the world. The Forest Service also has either a direct or indirect role in stewardship of about 900 million forested acres within the U.S., of which over 130 million acres are urban forests where most Americans live.