Outdoor Burn Ban Hits Rankin County | Jackson News

Mississippi’s wildfire danger has hit critical levels, triggering an outdoor burn ban across multiple counties—including Rankin—effective Friday, August 21. With dangerously dry conditions turning every spark into a potential disaster, no backyard bonfires, campfires, or trash burns are allowed. The ban covers Jefferson, Covington, Grenada, Pike, Lawrence, Walthall, Copiah, Franklin, Simpson, and Jefferson Davis counties. Only firefighters, certified burn managers, and certain commercial operations can legally burn under strict safety guidelines. Officials urge everyone to stay vigilant and avoid any outdoor flames to protect homes and lives during this high-risk period. 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/120fae4f7d782348