Is there a burn ban in Hinds County today?
Mississippi · Saturday, October 10, 2026
No
No — there is no burn ban in Hinds County right now
Today's weather is not acceptable for burning (Mississippi Forestry Commission).
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Mississippi burn bans today
- Burn ban
- Partial / advisory
- No ban
- Red flag / fire weather
Nearby counties
None of the 8 closest counties has a burn ban.
Questions about burning in Hinds County
Is there a burn ban in Hinds County today?
No. Mississippi Forestry Commission lists Hinds County as “No burn ban”. Status checked Oct 10, 6:22 PM CDT.
Can I burn trash or brush in Hinds County?
No burn ban is reported, but you still have to follow state and local outdoor-burning rules (permits, burn hours, what may be burned), stay with the fire and keep water nearby. Cities and fire districts can ban burning on their own.
Who issues burn bans in Mississippi?
Boards of supervisors issue county burn bans; the Forestry Commission can also ban burning statewide and issues burn permits daily.
Where does this information come from?
From Mississippi Forestry Commission's official county burn-ban map, refreshed every hour on Burn Ban Today, plus Red Flag Warnings from the National Weather Service. Confirm with the Hinds County offices or your local fire department before burning.