Shady Grove Fire Rescue

10/19/2026

What is Not Allowed During a Burn Ban

Anything with an open flame that produces an ember is not allowed during a burn ban. The wind can carry floating embers away from the original fire and start a spot fire up to one-half mile away from the burning area. This includes:

Campfires
Bonfires
Fire pits
Fire rings
Burn barrels
Debris burning
Field burning

What is Allowed During a Burn Ban

Propane/Gas grills
Propane/Gas heaters
Charcoal grills
Charcoal grill briquettes are of great concern. After use, always let the coals cool completely and douse in water before disposing of them in a metal container. The residual ash should be cold to the touch before disposal.

10/18/2026

Shady Grove Fire Rescue responded to a three-vehicle motor vehicle collision tonight on Highway 15 North. Minor injuries were reported, but all occupants declined transport to the hospital.

Traffic along Highway 15 North was slowed for approximately one hour while emergency personnel worked the scene and the roadway was cleared.

We were assisted by the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP), Department of Public Safety (DPS), EMSERV, and Sharon Volunteer Fire Department, which assisted with traffic control.

We appreciate the cooperation of motorists and the assistance of our mutual-aid partners. Please remain alert and use caution when traveling through areas where emergency personnel are working.

🚨 Please slow down and move over for emergency responders.

10/17/2026

🔥🚒 Shady Grove Fire Rescue at Lowe’s Safety Day! 🚒🔥

We had a great time at Lowe’s Safety Day, meeting approximately 30 children and their families! We enjoyed sharing fire safety information, handing out educational materials, and giving the kids a chance to explore our fire trucks.

We’re always glad to get out into the community, teach fire safety, and encourage the next generation of firefighters! 👨‍🚒👩‍🚒

Now, as for the guy in the SUV… 😂 Let’s just say someone might have gotten a little hungry during the event! 🍔🤣

Thank you to Lowe’s for hosting and to all the families who stopped by to see us!

Shady Grove Fire Rescue
Protecting Lives, Safeguarding Property, Strengthening Community. ❤️🚒

10/17/2026

10/16/2026

RED FLAG WARNING
Important message: Even though no burn ban is currently in effect, fires that escape control and damage another person's property could result in liability. With a 3 out of 4 wildfire threat level, please use extreme caution and avoid starting any outdoor fires.

10/15/2026

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1240 PM CDT Thu Oct 15 2026

RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 8 PM CDT FRIDAY FOR JONES COUNTY

he National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 9 AM to 8 PM CDT Friday. A Fire
Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch is in
effect from Saturday morning through Saturday evening.

* WIND...North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph behind a
cold front.

* HUMIDITY...Minimum Relative Humidity values between 25 to 40
percent.

* FUELS...Critically dry.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures will
create favorable weather for rapid fire growth and spread. Avoid
activities that promote open flames and sparks.

10/15/2026

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson MS
412 AM CDT Thu Oct 15, 2026

JONES COUNTY

FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM CDT FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH 8 PM CDT FRIDAY EVENING FOR MUCH OF CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI...

* WIND...North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* HUMIDITY...Minimum Relative Humidity values between 25 to 45
percent.

* FUELS...Critically dry.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. These conditions could promote the rapid
spread of wildfires which could become life-threatening. Check
www.weather.gov/jan/fireweather for forecast updates and a
possible upgrade of this watch to a Red Flag Warning.

10/13/2026