Forestry Commission pulls burn permits for three coastal counties
People are being urged not to burn right now because it is just too windy. Harrison County Fire Rescue says the Mississippi Forestry Commission is pulling issued…
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Mississippi firefighters to fight wildfires in California
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - A crew of 20 wildland firefighters from Mississippi is heading to California to help prevent the spread of wildfires. Mississippi Forestry Commission officials said the crew will remain in California for two weeks and will be…
Mississippi Forestry Commission Deploys Wildland Firefighters to Colorado
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) deployed a 20-person crew of wildland firefighters to assist state and federal partners with wildfire suppression efforts in Colorado. The crew names will be released upon their safe return to Mississippi in…
Mississippi Forestry Commission lifts statewide burn ban
Effective immediately, the statewide burn ban has been lifted. County burn bans remain in effect. The Mississippi Forestry Commission announced the lift on their Facebook page. Mississippians are encouraged to continue to use caution when burning outdoors. The Mississippi Forestry…
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…
Ocean Springs gives trees away for Mississippi Arbor Day
While love may be in the air, it’s also Mississippi Arbor Day and the City of Ocean Springs celebrated by giving back to residents. The city partnered with the Mississippi Forestry Commission and Fulgams Incorporated to distribute over 500 trees…
Brush Fire Put Out After Threatening Homes in West Harrison County
Flames threatened the homes of some West Harrison County residents after a brush fire swept out of control Wednesday. Fortunately, no one was injured, and no homes were damaged, thanks to the hard work and quick response of local firefighters…
Statewide burn ban lifted; county burn bans remain
At the request and advice of the Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC), Gov. Phil Bryant has lifted the statewide burn ban, effective immediately. “Due to the amount of rainfall received in parts of the state over the last week, the MFC…
Statewide burn ban: DOs and DON'Ts
Governor Phil Bryant signed a proclamation initiating a statewide burn ban, effective immediately. Since this ban is in place until further notice fire experts want you to take this time to brush up on controlled burning safety.
Biloxi recognized by Mississippi Forestry Commission
It’s not hard to spot a tree in Biloxi and it has been that way for the past 35 years. The Mississippi Forestry Commission recently recognized the City of Biloxi for maintaining its Tree City USA status for 35 years.…
We Remember: Paying Tribute to Our Wildland Firefighters
Now is as good a time as any to remind everyone to make sure you keep a close eye on the debris and vegetation you burn in your yard, especially around this time year with conditions ripe for sparking a…
Firewise Program Teaches Coast Residents
It was only a week ago that a forest fire ripped through Jackson County. Today, the Mississippi Forestry Commission wanted to make sure Coast residents are ready if it were to ever happen closer to home. Residents from across the…