County fire crews battle brush fires over the weekend
Fire crews in Jackson and Harrison counties were busying battling small brush and woods fires this weekend. Fire officials urge caution when it comes to burning things…
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Harrison County Brush Fire confirmed as arson
New details this evening as fire crews continue to wrap up containment on that brush fire in northern Harrison County. Forest Service and Harrison County fire officials confirmed to us that the fire…
WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel live at scene of large brush fire in Harrison County
Fire crews are battling a large brush fire in Harrison County as our region remains under a red flag burn warning at this hour. WXXV News 25’s…
HAPPENING NOW: Crews battling brush fire in Harrison County
Harrison County and Mississippi Forestry Commission fire crews are battling a brush fire in Northern Harrison County. A red flag burn warning remains in effect for South Mississippi this afternoon. According to Mississippi Forestry Commission, 70 acres have been burnt…
Local agencies work on woods fire in Hancock County
Fire crews are hard at work in Hancock County trying to contain this woods fire that has been going on for several day. Fire crews say homes close…
National Weather Service issues red flag 'no burn' warning for South Mississippi
The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for Harrison, Hancock, Jackson and Pearl River counties -- advising that no burning be done. The warning is in effect from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. for those counties. The…
Firefighters battling brush fire on I-10 near Mile Marker 10 in Hancock County
Firefighters are battling another brush fire on I-10 in Hancock County this afternoon. West Hancock Fire Department had a truck on scene battling the fire on north side of the westbound lanes of I-10 near mile marker 10. According to…
Hancock County fire departments battling brush fires along I-10
A grass fire on the side of Interstate 10 near Mile Marker 8 is generating heavy smoke -- prompting officials to shut down traffic in both directions…
Firefighters battle brush fire in Gulfport on Sunday
Multiple fire departments responded to a woods fire in Gulfport Sunday. The fire originated in Gulfport near 53rd Avenue and 28th Street. Long Beach and Gulfport Fire Departments were on the scene and helped to contain the…
Ocean Springs brush fire contained, still smoldering as crews monitor hot spots
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — A brush fire that began Tuesday in Ocean Springs is under control and mostly out, but smoke continues to linger. The Ocean Springs Fire Department first responded to the reported brush fire north of Cabana…
Weather affecting firefighting efforts in Hancock County; 1800-2000 acres burned
WAVELAND, Miss. (WXXV) — The weather is playing a major role in the wildfire that continues to burn near the Lakeshore community in Hancock County. The fire began Tuesday morning and has already burned nearly 2,000 acres. Crews have struggled…
Woods fire running rampant in Hancock and Harrison County
Wood fires are raging through Harrison and Hancock County threatening everyone in their path. Along with the threat of COVID-19 some families in Hancock and Harrison County are faced with losing their homes to woods fire. Hancock County resident Donna…
Wildfire in Harrison County was intentionally set, officials rule cause as arson
(WXXV) — The wildfire that burned nearly 2,000 acres between Long Beach and Gulfport last week has been ruled an arson by fire officials. Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan tells WXXV the fire was intentionally set and investigators are…
Local fire crews continue the battle to contain large brush fire in Harrison County
The fight rages on. Today, a mobile command center was set up at the parking lot of Gulf Coast Church on 28th Street in Long Beach to help in the battle to contain and ultimately fully extinguish that brush fire…
Gulfport Police: 28th Street back open, Canal Road remains closed due to heavy smoke
A large woods fire between has created hazardous driving conditions for several areas in Harrison County. All parts of 28th Street are back open as of 8:43 a.m. Earlier this morning, Gulfport Police temporarily closed 28th Street from 59th Avenue…
NCBC delays opening, urges west side of base to shelter in place due to smoke from Canal Road fire
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Officials with the Naval Construction Battalion Center said Tuesday the base will not open until 9 a.m. due to thick smoke from a large fire near Canal Road. Gulfport Police have closed 28th Street from 59th…
Harrison County fire crews battling brush fire
For the past three days, crews have been battling a brush fire that broke out in central Harrison County on Saturday and it’s ongoing hot spots sparking more fires throughout the area although the massive brush fire from the weekend…
Wildfire between Long Beach and Gulfport contained for now; fire crews remain on scene
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) — A large brush fire between Long Beach and Gulfport is now contained, but could flare up again, according to officials. Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan tells WXXV the fire is under control and there…
490-acre brush fire in Jackson County now contained, Mississippi Forestry Commission says
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) — A large wildfire that started Monday in Jackson County is now under control. The Mississippi Forestry Commission says a 490-acre brush fire near Highway 90 has been fully contained. State wildland firefighters, volunteer firefighters, and…
Fire services battle brush fires in Harrison County
Several woods and brush fires broke out in Harrison County Saturday and one is being investigated as arson. According to Fire Marshal Pat Sullivan, more than 150 acres is estimated to have burned across Harrison County during the day. Most…
Brush fire near Menge Avenue
Menge Avenue south of Kiln-Delisle is back open after a brush fire near an RV Park Units from Harrison County Fire Services, Pass Christian, Cuevas, and West Harrison responded to a brush fire near Menge Avenue south of Kiln-Delisle. The…
Brush fire safety
Over the last couple of days, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department has been sending out smoke alerts after several fires in the woods. News 25’s Veronica Bayona is in Pascagoula with the latest.
Brush Fire on Glascock Circle in Gulfport
A large brush fire sweeps over four acres of land in Gulfport today. The Gulfport Fire Department responded to Glascock Circle off of Seaway Road just west of Cowan-Lorraine Road around 3:30 this afternoon. A man working in the area…
Brush Fire is Possibly Arson
Harrison County fire crews spent the afternoon battling a brushfire that they believe was intentionally set. According to Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan, a witness called 9-1-1 when he saw a man in a gray or green pickup truck…