Mississippi Burn Ban Goes Into Effect | Hattiesburg News

Mississippi’s Jefferson Davis County just slapped a strict burn ban due to dangerously high August temps and dry conditions—no campfires, bonfires, fire pits, or burning debris allowed, as embers can travel half a mile and spark wildfires. Propane, gas grills, and charcoal are still OK to use. The ban, set to expire at midnight, is a temporary but critical safety measure to prevent small fires from exploding into major disasters. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/04be3a7643a80728