Every fire occurring in the state shall be reported in writing to the Fire Marshal within 10 days after the occurrence of the same by the officer designated in Section 36-19-3 in whose jurisdiction such fire has occurred. Such report shall be in the form prescribed by the Fire Marshal and shall contain a statement of all facts relating to the cause and origin of such fire that can be ascertained, the extent of damages thereof, the amount of insurance on such property, if any, and such other information as may be required.
Ala. Code § 36-19-6 (1975)