Burn Bans
The following counties are under a burn ban. Burn
Bans are requested by the County Board of Supervisors and approved by the
Mississippi Forestry Commission.
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County |
Date Issued |
Date Expires |
Exemptions
(See below) |
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There are no burn bans at this time.
Please continue to check back before burning. |
(Any person who knowingly and willfully violates a
burning ban is guilty of a misdemeanor and may be fined not less than $100
and not more than $500. Section 49-19-351 of MS Code of 1972, as
amended)
Types of Exemptions
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No
exemptions from this burn ban
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Mississippi
Forestry Commission
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Certified
Burn Managers
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County Fire
Services
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Commercial
contractors with heavy construction equipment, providing that said burn
meets the State's DEQ regulations. MDEQ regulations regarding open
burning of brush piles require a separation distance of 1,500 feet from
a residence without forced air assistance and 500 feet with forced air
assistance.
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Agriculture
field burn
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Other:
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Remember to check back before doing any outdoor burning.
Burn bans are subject to change at any time. |
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