Burn bans in Mississippi
A county's Board of Supervisors requests a burn ban during drought or wildfire conditions, and the Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) approves it before it takes effect. A ban means no outdoor burning of any kind — campfires, bonfires, fire pits, burn barrels, and debris or field burning are all prohibited, though propane/gas or charcoal grills used safely may continue. Bans expire at midnight on their stated date unless renewed.
All counties in Mississippi
| county | Status | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Adams | Unconfirmed | — |
| Alcorn | Unconfirmed | — |
| Amite | Unconfirmed | — |
| Attala | Unconfirmed | — |
| Benton | Unconfirmed | — |
| Bolivar | Unconfirmed | — |
| Calhoun | Unconfirmed | — |
| Carroll | Unconfirmed | — |
| Chickasaw | Unconfirmed | — |
| Choctaw | Unconfirmed | — |
| Claiborne | Unconfirmed | — |
| Clarke | Unconfirmed | — |
| Clay | Unconfirmed | — |
| Coahoma | Unconfirmed | — |
| Copiah | Unconfirmed | — |
| Covington | Unconfirmed | — |
| DeSoto | Unconfirmed | — |
| Forrest | Unconfirmed | — |
| Franklin | Unconfirmed | — |
| George | Unconfirmed | — |
| Greene | Unconfirmed | — |
| Grenada | Unconfirmed | — |
| Hancock | Unconfirmed | — |
| Harrison | Unconfirmed | — |
| Hinds | Unconfirmed | — |
| Holmes | Unconfirmed | — |
| Humphreys | Unconfirmed | — |
| Issaquena | Unconfirmed | — |
| Itawamba | Unconfirmed | — |
| Jackson | Unconfirmed | — |
| Jasper | Unconfirmed | — |
| Jefferson | Unconfirmed | — |
| Jefferson Davis | Unconfirmed | — |
| Jones | Unconfirmed | — |
| Kemper | Unconfirmed | — |
| Lafayette | Unconfirmed | — |
| Lamar | Unconfirmed | — |
| Lauderdale | Unconfirmed | — |
| Lawrence | Unconfirmed | — |
| Leake | Unconfirmed | — |
| Lee | Unconfirmed | — |
| Leflore | Unconfirmed | — |
| Lincoln | Unconfirmed | — |
| Lowndes | Unconfirmed | — |
| Madison | Unconfirmed | — |
| Marion | Unconfirmed | — |
| Marshall | Unconfirmed | — |
| Monroe | Unconfirmed | — |
| Montgomery | Unconfirmed | — |
| Neshoba | Unconfirmed | — |
| Newton | Unconfirmed | — |
| Noxubee | Unconfirmed | — |
| Oktibbeha | Unconfirmed | — |
| Panola | Unconfirmed | — |
| Pearl River | Unconfirmed | — |
| Perry | Unconfirmed | — |
| Pike | Unconfirmed | — |
| Pontotoc | Unconfirmed | — |
| Prentiss | Unconfirmed | — |
| Quitman | Unconfirmed | — |
| Rankin | Unconfirmed | — |
| Scott | Unconfirmed | — |
| Sharkey | Unconfirmed | — |
| Simpson | Unconfirmed | — |
| Smith | Unconfirmed | — |
| Stone | Unconfirmed | — |
| Sunflower | Unconfirmed | — |
| Tallahatchie | Unconfirmed | — |
| Tate | Unconfirmed | — |
| Tippah | Unconfirmed | — |
| Tishomingo | Unconfirmed | — |
| Tunica | Unconfirmed | — |
| Union | Unconfirmed | — |
| Walthall | Unconfirmed | — |
| Warren | Unconfirmed | — |
| Washington | Unconfirmed | — |
| Wayne | Unconfirmed | — |
| Webster | Unconfirmed | — |
| Wilkinson | Unconfirmed | — |
| Winston | Unconfirmed | — |
| Yalobusha | Unconfirmed | — |
| Yazoo | Unconfirmed | — |
How Mississippi decides
- Mississippi has 82 counties. A ban applies to the unincorporated parts of the county named in the order.
- Each ban lists either "No Exemptions" or specific exemptions — for example MFC-certified burn managers, county fire services, or agricultural field burning.
- MFC's page publishes current bans through a live status table rather than individual news announcements; its "Burn Bans" news category has not posted a new article since August 2024.
- A ban is absolute for open flame — even a still-warm charcoal briquette must be doused in water before disposal during a ban.
Penalties in Mississippi
Under Mississippi Code § 49-19-351, anyone who knowingly and willfully violates a burning ban is guilty of a misdemeanor and may be fined not less than $100 nor more than $500. The local sheriff's department enforces burn bans.
Classification: Misdemeanor · Maximum fine: not less than $100, not more than $500
Common questions about Mississippi burn bans
Is there a burn ban in Mississippi right now?
We could not verify status from Mississippi Forestry Commission today. Every county is shown as Unconfirmed until the source responds again — we do not carry yesterday's status forward.
How does Mississippi issue a burn ban?
A county's Board of Supervisors requests a burn ban during drought or wildfire conditions, and the Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) approves it before it takes effect. A ban means no outdoor burning of any kind — campfires, bonfires, fire pits, burn barrels, and debris or field burning are all prohibited, though propane/gas or charcoal grills used safely may continue. Bans expire at midnight on their stated date unless renewed.
How long does a burn ban last in Mississippi?
Bans are issued by county officials and typically stay in effect until conditions improve or the order expires. Some counties set explicit expiration dates; others leave a ban open-ended until lifted. Check each county's page for the expiration listed on the current order.
What are the penalties for violating a burn ban in Mississippi?
Under Mississippi Code § 49-19-351, anyone who knowingly and willfully violates a burning ban is guilty of a misdemeanor and may be fined not less than $100 nor more than $500. The local sheriff's department enforces burn bans.
burnbanradar reports the counties-level orders as published by Mississippi Forestry Commission. Municipal ordinances may impose stricter rules. When Mississippi Forestry Commission does not list a county, that does not mean no ban exists — verify with the county office. The published order governs.