Mississippians advised not to burn outside as cold weather moves across state

Low humidity and windy conditions cited as causes of concern that could lead to wildfires.

Residents in Mississippi are advised against setting outdoor fires to lower the risk of starting a wildfire as cold weather makes its way across the state.

The warning was issued in relation to the low humidity and gusty conditions that rolled in Monday morning as part of an arctic blast.

“We are urging all Mississippians to voluntarily stop all plans of outdoor burning on Monday due to conditions that are highly favorable for rapid wildfire spread,” the Mississippi Forestry Commission shared on it website .

Since the majority of wildfires (9 out of 10) are caused by people burning outside, the commission is asking Mississippians to avoid burning vegetative or other debris, and cancel any plans