South Mississippi preparing for a winter of elevated fire activity
10/22/2024 1:46:06 PM
CATEGORIES:
Fire
Relief, Response & Restrictions
AFFECTED AREAS:
George County, MS
Hancock County, MS
Harrison County, MS
Jackson County, MS
Pearl River County, MS
Stone County, MS
Start Date: 10/22/2024
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The development of a La Niña pattern could lead to a warm, dry winter for the South, and fires may be even more problematic than they are at present. Without moisture from a major hurricane in August and September, South Mississippi was very dry as fall began. Vegetation was also dry and ready to burn. The Mississippi Forestry Commission is preparing for a long, active fire season and asked the public to be very cautious about burning, to monitor weather conditions and to observe burn bans.
The Carson Six fire in Harrison County burned 1,333 acres in the De Soto National Forest and took three days to contain.
The Sun Herald (Biloxi, Miss.), Oct 22, 2024
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