At the request and advice of the Mississippi Forestry Commission, Gov. Phil Bryant has signed a proclamation initiating a statewide burn ban, effective immediately. The burn ban will remain in place until further notice.
Read MoreThere are currently eight active burn bans in counties across Mississippi, including Adams, Copiah, Lauderdale, Lee, Lincoln, Montgomery, Rankin and Tate.
Read MoreThe MFC approved the Simpson County burn ban due to the increase in wildfire activity, elevated drought conditions, dry vegetation and forecasted weather patterns.
Read MoreOn Thursday, September 26, 2019, at the request of the Lincoln County Board of Supervisors, the Mississippi Forestry Commission approved a county-wide burn ban, effective immediately.
Read MoreOn Thursday, September 26, 2019, at the request of the Rankin County Board of Supervisors, the Mississippi Forestry Commission approved a county-wide burn ban, effective immediately.
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