Burn Ban Issued for Attala County

Attala County has implemented a burn ban, effective immediately through April 16, according to Attala County Fire Chief Tim Cox.

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