Union County Supervisors issue burn ban for Union County

Burn Ban issued for Union County, MS. 

Date: October 16, 2023  Expires: Until Further Notice 

Those excluded from ban:

Mississippi Forestry Commission

County Fire Services

Commercial contractors with heavy construction equipment, providing that said burn meets Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) regulations. Read MDEQ’s open burning regulations on their website.

What is Not Allowed During a Burn Ban

Anything with an open flame that produces an ember is not allowed during a burn ban. The wind can carry floating embers away from the original fire and start a spot fire up to one-half mile away from the burning area. This includes:

• Campfires
• Bonfires
• Fire pits
• Fire rings
• Burn barrels
• Debris burning
• Field burning

What is Allowed During a Burn Ban

• Propane/Gas grills
• Propane/Gas heaters
• Charcoal grills

Use these items as described by their manufacturer, safely away from combustible materials, and never left unattended. Dispose of them properly after use.

Charcoal grill briquettes are of great concern. After use, always let the coals cool completely and douse in water before disposing of them in a metal container. The residual ash should be cold to the touch before disposal.

*Section 49-19-351 of MS Code of 1972, as amended.

Video link to ban discussion : https://youtu.be/i_SBnpSLLqg?si=rG5vizXNZNN9Lgnz