Wildfires
The Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) responded to and suppressed 922 wildfires that burned 19,251 acres in FY21. The average wildfire size was 21 acres. The Gautier Fire Department has responded to 97 wildland-type fires from 2020 to 2022. It is vital to stay up-to-date with your local weather condition and the latest information on the Mississippi Forestry Commission's burn ban page.
To learn more about burn bans, visit MFC's website.