Published, Saturday, November 25, 2023

The State sees a lot of wildfire danger issuing multiple burn bans throughout various regions while drought conditions continue to linger from October.

November 21, 2023

A wildfire broke out in Tippah County. 150 acres. Photo Credit: MS Forestry Commission.

November 16, 2023

Some rain has fallen over the State’s southern half, allowing Fire Officials to lift burn bans.

November 15, 2023

Some wildland firefighters brave the fiery conditions putting them in grave danger but feel it is necessary to protect homes, property, forests, and each other.

November 14, 2023

The State Fire Officials released a social media post on November 14, 2023 there were still 70 counties in the State of Mississippi with burn bans due to being under extreme drought conditions. Some rain may have fallen in areas but it is not enough to lift the bans Fire Officials know are to keep the lands and folks safe from impending firestorms.

November 7, 2023

A wildfire burned through 120 acres of land in Attala County on this date. It is now 100% contained.

November 5, 2023

Multiple fire departments including the MS Forestry Commission respond to a large wildfire incident on Hickory-Little Rock Road near Hickory.

November 4, 2023

A wildfire burns 120 acres in Hinds County as the State still fights drought conditions and issuing tons of burn bans throughout.

October 29, 2023

According to Stats published on this day, the State’s Firefighting Force, the MS Forestry Commission has responded to at least 1,200 wildfires that have burned nearly 20,000 acres.

October 28, 2023

Firefighters battle a huge firestorm in Marion County, MS, and here’s what some of the fiery conditions look like. Photo Credit: MS Forestry Commission.

October 21, 2023

A Local Media outlet reports over 1,000 wildfires have been reported since the MS burn bans were put in effect two months prior.

October 16, 2023

A Weather Forecaster states there are MAJOR concerns for the lower MS River Basin with many record driest days in the last 60 days.

October 11, 2023

For the first time ever, according to a local news outlet, the MS Forestry Commission State agency requests wildfire equipment and personnel from other southern states to help as mutual aid for wildfire incidents due to heavy drought conditions and RED FLAG WARNINGS.

Arkansas Gov. Sanders sends 10 AR State firefighters to Mississippi on October 10, 2023, to aid with ongoing wildfires.

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