Penalties for illegal burns in Pascagoula to begin

Pascagoula is cracking down on illegal burning. The city is now issuing fines of up to $1,000.

For anyone caught burning in city limits without a permit, the Pascagoula Fire Department will begin strict enforcement of those fines beginning next month.

If you need to burn any leaves or tree limbs in Pascagoula, you can apply for a permit online, just visit the city’s website.

Permits are valid for one month.