Greene County wildfire continues to blaze, spans more than 2,500 acres - SuperTalk Mississippi

Greene County wildfire continues to blaze, spans more than 2,500 acres - SuperTalk Mississippi

Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) officials say a wildfire in southeast Mississippi is continuing to burn and already spans more than 2,500 acres.  MFC Wildland Firefighters have been working to quell the flames and have the fire around 35% contained, officials say. The 2,500+ acre fire is abnormally large as the average wildfire in the state is just 19 acres. (Mississippi Forestry Commission) Gusty winds and low humidity have combined to el…

Lee County fire crews battling 1,000 acre fire - SuperTalk 92.9

The Lee County Sheriff’s Department says that fire crews are battling a 1,000-acre fire in...