Rankin County Emergency Management announces an Outdoor Burn Ban beginning Friday, August 21, 2026, and continuing until further notice due to extremely dry conditions and elevated wildfire danger. The notice prohibits outdoor burning, including yard debris, brush piles, household trash, campfires, bonfires, and other open outdoor flames.

Outdoor Burn Ban Begins August 21, 2026

City of Richland

August 20, 2026

An Outdoor Burn Ban will go into effect Friday, August 21, 2026, and will remain in effect until further notice.

The ban has been issued due to extremely dry conditions and elevated wildfire danger.

What's Banned

All outdoor burning is prohibited, including:

  • Yard debris

  • Leaf and brush piles

  • Household trash

  • Campfires and bonfires

  • Other open outdoor flames

Residents are asked to avoid all outdoor burning and help reduce the risk of wildfires during these dry conditions.

Exemptions

The burn ban notice lists exemptions for:

  • Mississippi Forestry Commission

  • Certified Burn Managers

  • County Fire Services

  • Commercial contractors using heavy construction equipment, provided the burn meets MDEQ rules and applicable distance requirements.

See smoke or fire? Call 911.

Please help keep our community safe by following the burn ban until further notice.