Autumn in Alabama arrives quietly, one leaf at a time, until suddenly your yard looks like nature's confetti has carpeted it. And like all good parties, someone eventually has to clean up.

Many homeowners turn to burning the leaves for a quick cleanup solution, but depending on where you live, the autumn bonfire could be perfectly legal or against the law.

What are Alabama's burn laws, and where in the state could they cost you? Here's what to know.

What you need to know about Alabama's burning rules

In Alabama, it is illegal to burn leaves in your yard. The exceptions to open-flame burning in Alabama are for cooking or a recreational fire using firewood in a fire pit.

Alabama law imposes strict penalties for unsafe or unauthorized burning. Intentionally setting fires on land you

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