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"Don't burn": DeSoto County fire chief urges neighbors to stop burning after 52 fires in 18 days

Summary by WFTX
DeSoto County has battled 52 fires in just 18 days despite a burn ban that has been in effect since November, prompting an urgent plea from the county's fire chief for residents to stop all burning activities.WATCH: Fox 4's Eric Lovelace spoke to the county's fire chief with an urgent message: "Don't burn": DeSoto County fire chief urges neighbors to stop burning after 52 fires in 18 daysThe entire county is experiencing an extreme drought, the …

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WFTX broke the news in on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
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