Mississippi Business Journal » burn ban

Nearly two-dozen counties under burn bans; officials warn of fireworks

Associated Press — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 13:49:33 +0000

ACROSS MISSISSIPPI — Adams County is banning the shooting off of fireworks in the unincorporated parts but the prohibition will not affect the annual community fireworks display on the Mississippi River. The fireworks ban comes as Mississippi city and counties are dealing with the ongoing drought and high temperature. Twenty-three counties have some kind of [...]

The post Nearly two-dozen counties under burn bans; officials warn of fireworks appeared first on Mississippi Business Journal.

Out-of-control brush fires in Pine Belt prompt burn ban

Associated Press — Sat, 09 Jun 2012 22:16:28 +0000

JONES COUNTY — Dry conditions, low humidity and high winds have led to a spike in out-of-control brush fires in Jones County. Fire coordinator Dan McKenna tells the Hattiesburg American the biggest problem areas have been south of the U.S. 84 East corridor and in the southwest part of the county. McKenna said yesterday he [...]

The post Out-of-control brush fires in Pine Belt prompt burn ban appeared first on Mississippi Business Journal.

Another Coast county extends burn ban

Associated Press — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 13:18:07 +0000

JACKSON COUNTY — Jackson County has extended a burn ban until July 18. The Board of Supervisors approved the extension yesterday. The Mississippi Press reports the countywide burn bans include all cities and unincorporated county areas. During a ban, all outdoor burning — including barrel burning and campfires — is prohibited, and violations carry a [...]

The post Another Coast county extends burn ban appeared first on Mississippi Business Journal.

Parched Coast county extends burn ban

Associated Press — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 18:11:05 +0000

HARRISON COUNTY — Harrison County has extended its burn ban until Aug. 1. Fire Chief Pat Sullivan said yesterday the burn ban is in place because of the extremely dry conditions that exist throughout South Mississippi and the potential for fires. Randy Wilson, coastal fire coordinator for the Mississippi Forestry Commission, tells The Sun Herald [...]

The post Parched Coast county extends burn ban appeared first on Mississippi Business Journal.

Deer Island wildfires prompt DMR warning

For the MBJ — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 12:19:02 +0000

MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST — With two recent wildfires — one still burning — on Deer Island, the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (DMR) is reminding the public that Harrison and Jackson counties along the Coast have a burn ban in effect that prohibits any outdoor burning, including campfires. Although there is no proof either of [...]

The post Deer Island wildfires prompt DMR warning appeared first on Mississippi Business Journal.