A burn ban is now in effect for Grenada County due to extremely dry conditions and recent wildfire activity in the area.
The Grenada County Board of Supervisors approved a request for the ban today, which was submitted to Region 2 Regional Forester Dennis Dauterive of the Mississippi Forestry Commission. The commission approved the request.
The burn ban took immediate effect on Friday, March 27, and will remain in place through 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31. Conditions will be reevaluated beginning Wednesday, April 1.
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The only exemption to the ban is for the Mississippi Forestry Commission. No other exemptions were granted.
Board of Supervisors President Chad Bridges signed the request Friday.
Grenada Fire Department Chief Hollis Wade Bloodworth said daily burn permits will not be issued in the city until the Burn Ban is lifted and conditions are reevaluated. A cold front pushed in low humidity and high winds throughout the day Friday, which adds to the possibility of fires spreading and burning out of control. Drought conditions are also being felt.
In neighboring Carroll County, residents of homes on County Roads 163, 218 and 360 were being evacuated due to a wildfire that has burned through more than 2,000 acres, Chris Burnham with the Mississippi Forestry Commission said just before 5 p.m.
Residents who violate a burn ban may face fines or criminal charges under state law. Additional information on burn ban regulations can be found at www.mfc.ms.gov/offices
