Fire activity rising in Mississippi, fire detection flights started
8/13/2024 7:49:05 AM
CATEGORIES:
Fire
Relief, Response & Restrictions
AFFECTED AREAS:
Mississippi
Harrison County, MS
Jackson County, MS
Lincoln County, MS
Start Date: 8/12/2024
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Fire activity was rising in southwest Mississippi as the fire season neared and the weather stayed hot and dry. Since August 1, the Mississippi Forestry Commission has responded to 37 wildfires that burned 695 acres. The MFC began wildfire detection flights due to the intense heat and dry conditions, stated the MFC fire chief. Wildfire activity usually begins to increase in August through November. Normally, Mississippi’s fire season is from October to April.
The Daily Leader (Brookhaven, Miss.), Aug 12, 2024
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