JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) — Most of the state, including Hinds County, is under a burn ban, but a string of fires has broken out across the city of Jackson.
The Jackson Fire Department said the city has seen an influx of fires in the past few weeks and is asking residents to help prevent them. Some of the fires are being investigated as arson, and officials said others started because of simple carelessness. Officials said that under the current burn ban, even a small spark can lead to a felony charge.
Jackson Fire Chief RaSean O. Thomas said people are responsible for the fires they cause…