Mississippi Issues Burn Ban for Many Different Counties Across the State

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The State of Mississippi has implemented a burn ban affecting nearly twenty-two counties, according to the Mississippi Forestry Commission. The ban prohibits any activities involving open flames that could potentially produce embers.

This measure aims to reduce the risk of wildfires amid current conditions. Residents in the affected counties are advised to avoid all activities that could ignite a fire, including burning debris, campfires, and the use of outdoor grills.

The Mississippi Forestry Commission emphasizes the importance of adhering to the burn ban to prevent accidental fires and ensure public safety during this period.

For information on exemption visit MFC.MS.GOV

The burn ban is affective in the following counties: Benton, Tippah, Alcorn, Prentiss, Union, Lee, Pontotoc, Lafayette, Yalobusha, Calhoun, Monroe, Clay, Lowndes, Noxubee, Winston, Choctaw, Attala, Montgomery, Carroll, Smith, Adams, and Franklin.

Burn BanPhoto byMississippi Forestry Commission