Several Mississippi counties under burn bans
8/8/2023 1:55:50 PM
CATEGORIES:
Fire
Relief, Response & Restrictions
AFFECTED AREAS:
Adams County, MS
Amite County, MS
Lawrence County, MS
Walthall County, MS
Start Date: 8/8/2023
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The Mississippi Forestry Commission placed three counties—Lawrence, Walthall and Amite—under burn bans as dry, hot weather persisted. The bans expire on Aug. 21 for Lawrence County, Aug. 30 for Walthall County and September 4 for Amite County. Adams County was in a burn ban through Aug. 31, per The Natchez Democrat.
The Daily Leader (Brookhaven, Miss.), Aug 8, 2023
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