HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX) — Thirty-four counties across Mississippi are under an official burn ban, according to the Mississippi Forestry Commission.
The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for Harrison, Hancock, Jackson, George, Stone and Pearl River counties, meaning high winds and dry conditions can fuel wildfires. Fire departments in Pass Christian and Bay St. Louis are also asking residents to hold off on any outdoor burning this weekend.
No burn ban on the Coast, but officials urge caution
No Coast counties are currently under an official burn ban, but officials are warning residents to refrain from burning over the weekend due to red flag conditions. Those conditions include high winds, low humidity, and dry vegetation.
Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan said it’s important for people to take precautions, even if they are not directly under any restrictions…