After a weekend filled with fire calls, Warren County Fire Coordinator Jerry Briggs approached the Warren County Board of Supervisors requesting a burn ban go into effect from Monday, March 3 until March 16.
According to Briggs, the county responded to 30 outside fires and eight structure fire over the course of just a few days.
One such event was in Pleasant Valley where an outside burn got out of control. The fire burned the home and a neighbor’s shed. Vicksburg Fire Department Ladder Truck 15, Rescue and Fire Medic 20 and Battalion 1 assisted.
Another fire was on Southern Road. What started as a controlled burn ended up claiming a mobile home, storage building and more than 30 acres of woodland. Mississippi Forestry Commission Dozer and crew helped assist with this fire.
Near the Highway 27 Dollar General, an outside fire ended up burning a mobile home and a large area of woods. VFD Ladder 3 and MFC Dozer and crew also assisted with this locations burn.
A separate fire occurs at Union Avenue when an outside fire ignited local woodland areas. VFD Engine 6 and Engine 9 assisted.
An addition fire occurred at Green Hill.
“This does not include other events such as medical calls and motor vehicle accidents,” said Briggs.
In a release from Briggs, the ban is need due to persistent dry weather conditions and elevated wildfire risk.
The burn ban prohibits the following:
• All outdoor debris and brush burning
• Yard waste burning
• Burning in barrels
•Open flame burning of any kind
• Any unauthorized controlled burns
“Residents are urged to comply fully with the order. Violations may result in fines and other legal penalties,” stated the release.
For more information, contact Briggs at 601-218-9911 or Warren County Emergency Management Director John Elfer at 601-218-2125.
