Woods fire burned 6 acres in Lee County

Pat Peterson, Zac Carlisle
Oct 4, 2022
Oct 4, 2022 Updated Oct 4, 2022
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Woods fire on County Road 1253 in Lee County on Oct. 4, 2022 — Woods fire on County Road 1253 in Lee County, Mississippi, on Oct. 4, 2022.

Woods fire on County Road 1253 in Lee County, Mississippi, on Oct. 4, 2022.

SALTILLO, Miss. (WTVA) - Firefighters responded to a woods fire Tuesday afternoon in Lee County.

The fire happened on County Road 1253, which is northeast of Saltillo.

The fast moving flames consumed approximately six acres and threatened one structure.

Crews with the Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC), Unity and Pratts-Friendship volunteer fire departments worked together to help contain the blaze.

Dry conditions have led to several counties in Mississippi to issue burn bans.

As of 3:31 p.m. on Tuesday, Lee County is not under a burn ban.

Open this link to view the MFC's list of burn bans (counties only).

Pat Peterson

News Director

Pat Peterson is a native of Slidell, Louisiana. He's a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi.

Zac Carlisle

Digital Content Manager

Zac is from the Athens community in Monroe County. He's a graduate of Hatley High School, Itawamba Community College and Mississippi University for Women.