Burn bans issued for 24 Mississippi counties due to dry weather

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A period of dry weather in Mississippi has prompted 24 counties to issue burn bans as officials attempt to reduce the risk of wildfires. Shannon Coker, communications director for the Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC), said officials consider weather patterns, drought conditions and wildfire activity when determining if burn bans are needed. […]