FREE CONTENT — Burn ban for county issued on Monday

Franklin County on Monday officially was placed under a burn ban by the 
Mississippi Forestry Commission.

Emergency Management Agency Director Mark Thornton submitted the 
paperwork on Monday, with the ban running through Sept. 15. Due to 
extreme drought conditions, everyone is asked to refrain from burning of 
any kind.

"We would greatly appreciate your assistance with this problem," 
Thornton said. "Remember, you are responsible for any fire that you 
light.

"You can be held accountable for any and all damages on someone 
else's property if the fire gets away from you. Liability and criminal 
charges are also possible as each one will be investigated by our County 
Fire Investigator."

Thornton said burning can wait, and that anyone violating the burn ban 
will be written a citation and fined for their actions.

Only county and state officials, along with certified personnel, are 
allowed to burn during a ban.