Category Archives: Burn Bans
Burn Ban 2019
Governor Phil Bryant has signed a proclamation initiating a statewide burn ban, effective immediately.
Read MoreMississippi Under Statewide Burn Ban
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 MoreSimpson County Burn Ban Approved
The MFC approved the Simpson County burn ban due to the increase in wildfire activity, elevated drought conditions, dry vegetation and forecasted weather patterns.
Read MoreBurn Bans Active Across Mississippi
There are currently eight active burn bans in counties across Mississippi, including Adams, Copiah, Lauderdale, Lee, Lincoln, Montgomery, Rankin and Tate.
Read MoreMFC Approves Tate County Burn Ban
On Thursday, September 26, 2019, at the request of the Tate County Board of Supervisors, the Mississippi Forestry Commission approved a county-wide burn ban, effective immediately.
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