Harrisville Volunteer Fire Department

10/16/2026

🔥 URGENT FIRE SAFETY NOTICE 🔥
SIMPSON COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
🚨 COUNTY-WIDE BURN BAN 🚨

EFFECTIVE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Due to extremely dry conditions, low humidity, and forecasted wind gusts reaching 30 miles per hour, Simpson County is experiencing conditions that significantly increase the risk of wildfires.

ALL RESIDENTS ARE URGED TO REFRAIN FROM ANY OUTDOOR BURNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

Even a small spark can quickly develop into a dangerous, fast-moving wildfire, threatening homes, businesses, livestock, property, and lives.

⚠️ COMMON CAUSES OF WILDFIRES

Residents are encouraged to remain especially cautious of activities that may produce sparks or flames, including:

🚬 Ci******es: Never throw cigarette butts from vehicles or onto the ground.

⛓️ Dragging Chains: Secure trailer safety chains to prevent them from dragging on pavement and producing sparks.

🚜 Farm Equipment: Tractors, bush hogs, and other equipment can produce sparks when striking rocks or metal.

🚗 Vehicles: Avoid parking or driving vehicles over dry grass. Hot exhaust systems can ignite vegetation.

🔥 Outdoor Burning: Avoid burning leaves, brush, trash, debris, or vegetation.

⚡ Power Lines: Downed electrical lines and damaged equipment can ignite dry vegetation.

🛠️ Welding and Grinding: Sparks from cutting, welding, and grinding equipment can ignite nearby grass and brush.

🏕️ Campfires and Fire Pits: Avoid recreational fires and any activity involving open flames.

🗑️ Discarded Ashes: Hot charcoal, ashes, and embers can remain dangerous long after a fire appears extinguished.

🕒 OUTDOOR BURNING TIMES
THERE IS NO SAFE TIME TO BURN DURING THESE EXTREME FIRE CONDITIONS.

Although winds may decrease during evening or early morning hours, dry vegetation can still ignite easily.

Do not assume that burning is permitted simply because it is early morning, late evening, or nighttime.

The county-wide burn ban remains in effect 24 HOURS A DAY, UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, subject to the restrictions and exceptions in the official burn-ban order.

🚒 HELP PROTECT SIMPSON COUNTY!

We ask every resident to do their part to prevent wildfires. One careless action could result in a devastating fire.

If you notice smoke, an unattended fire, or a wildfire, report it immediately by calling 911.

REMEMBER: PREVENTING A WILDFIRE IS EVERYONE'S RESPONSIBILITY!

🔥 NO BURNING — NO EXCUSES — UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE! 🔥

PLEASE SHARE!!

10/16/2026

Just FYI

10/16/2026

We hope that you will join us for this fun event.

Join us Saturday, October 31 for our annual Candy Lane. Weather permitting we will have inflatables and games starting at 5:30 p.m. behind the Fire Department. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. for trick or treating.

10/13/2026

🚨🔥 BURN BAN EFFECTIVE TOMORROW – SIMPSON COUNTY 🔥🚨

Effective Tuesday, October 13, 2026, Simpson County will be under a countywide burn ban.

🚫 ALL PROHIBITED OUTDOOR BURNING MUST STOP!

This includes burning leaves, brush, trash, debris, bonfires, campfires, and other open burning activities covered by the ban.

💰 VIOLATORS CAN FACE FINES!

Under Mississippi law, anyone knowingly and willfully violating a burn ban can face misdemeanor charges and fines ranging from $100 to $500.

⚠️ With extremely dry conditions and increased wildfire danger, a single spark can quickly become an uncontrollable fire.

Our volunteer fire departments are already stretched thin responding to emergencies throughout the county. Please do your part to protect our firefighters, neighbors, homes, and property.

PLEASE SHARE THIS POST! Help us spread the word BEFORE the burn ban takes effect tomorrow.

For official burn ban information:
https://www.mfc.ms.gov/burning-info/burn-bans/

10/12/2026

Simpson County is under a burn ban, please stop any outdoor burning.

09/25/2026

09/25/2026

Sneak peek of a few items that will be in our silent auction this Saturday at Harrisville Day. We will be serving plate lunches starting at 11:00 a.m. Bingo will start around 3:00 p.m.

09/18/2026

We are looking forward to seeing everyone at Harrisville Day.

08/14/2026

🔥 BURN BAN IN EFFECT 🔥

A countywide Burn Ban is now in effect and will remain in place through September 1st, unless significant rainfall occurs across the majority of the county and conditions improve.

🚫 Please refrain from all outdoor burning while the ban is in effect. Dry conditions increase the risk of fires spreading quickly and becoming difficult to control.

We will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates through social media and the Fire Department’s platforms.

🚒 Please help us spread the word by sharing this post.

Thank you for helping keep our residents, property, and first responders safe!

03/07/2026

Mark your calendars for this fun family event. There is something for everyone.