Category Archives: Burn Bans
Statewide Burn Ban Lifted; County Burn Bans Remain
At the request and advice of the Mississippi Forestry Commission, Gov. Phil Bryant has lifted the statewide burn ban, effective immediately.
Read MoreBurn 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 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 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.
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