The Attala County Board of Supervisors voted to extend the burn ban. It will now expire on November 30. Though we saw some rain in Attala over the weekend, conditions are still not favorable for burning.
A small controlled burn could destroy hundreds of acres, threaten homes, and put lives are risk. Please, DO NOT BURN. No fire is worth the risk of losing a home and putting lives at risk.
According to the Mississippi Forestry Commission: 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
