Posts Tagged ‘wildfire’

Another Coast county extends burn ban

by Associated Press Published: July 12,2011

Tags: burn ban, drought, severe weather, Weather, wildfire

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 [...] [...]

Wildfire destroys more than $1M worth of timber

by Associated Press Published: October 4,2010

Tags: environment, timber, wildfire

NEWTON COUNTY and LAUDERDALE COUNTY — Officials estimate that a wildfire in Newton and Lauderdale counties destroyed more than $1 million in timber. Investigators believe the fire started from a burning bag of trash and quickly spread to 50 acres or more. The fire threatened about five houses, but officials were able to protect them. [...] [...]

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