Mississippi Burn Bans Surge Amid Wildfire Spike | Jackson News

Ten Mississippi counties are under burn bans as extreme heat and dry conditions fuel a wildfire surge—jumping from 60 fires in July to 154 in August, with nearly 20 fires daily. The Forestry Commission urges extreme caution, especially near wooded areas, and advises waiting until weather improves, warning bans may expand if the drought persists. 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/03ef3be1e9846430