Lee and Alcorn counties have most recently been added to the list of counties and cities under a burn ban, according to the Mississippi Forestry Commission.
During this ban, anything with an open flame that produces embers is not allowed.
This includes campfires, bonfires, fire pits, fire rings, burn barrels, debris burning, and field burning.
Propane, charcoal, and gas grills are still allowed, as well as propane and gas heaters.
Counties currently under burn ban:
Clay County
Montgomery County
Carroll County
Noxubee County
Franklin County
Adams County
Winston County
Lee County
Alcorn County
Not Allowed During a Burn Ban
Anything with an open flame that produces an ember is not allowed during a burn ban. The wind can carry floating embers away from the original fire and start a spot fire up to one-half mile away from the burning area. This includes:
- Campfires
- Bonfires
- Fire pits
- Fire rings
- Burn barrels
- Debris burning
- Field burning
Allowed During a Burn Ban
- Propane/Gas grills
- Propane/Gas heaters
- Charcoal grills
