Fire crews from Harrison County Fire Rescue (HCFR) and Jackson County Fire Protection (JCFP) are battling a fire on Stephen Earl Road in Vancleave on Saturday as critical conditions prompted a Red Flag Advisory for the area.
LATIMER, Miss. — Fire crews from Harrison County Fire Rescue and Jackson County Fire Protection are battling a fire on Stephen Earl Drive in the Latimer community on Saturday as critical conditions prompted a Red Flag Advisory for the area.
Fire crews from Harrison County Fire Rescue and Jackson County Fire Protection have contained one fire and are battling another on Saturday amid a Red Flag Advisory from the National Weather Service.Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan said the Stephen Earl fire was reported around 1:30 p.m. Another fire, located along Highway 15 north of Bethel Road, was reported shortly after. The Highway 15 fire has been fully contained. According to Sullivan, the Stephen Earl fire is about 80% contained, with more than 250 acres burned so far. Sullivan said the fire is no longer endangering homes. According to Sullivan, the Stephen Earl fire is about 20% contained, with more than 200 acres burned so far. Sullivan said the fire has split into two fires and is endangering homes, but that crews are working to protect them.Sullivan said crews from HCFR, the U.S. Forest Service and JCFP are fighting the Stephen Earl fire. The U.S. Forest Service is using buldozers and an airplane to contain the fire. Sullivan said the Highway 15 fire started when a person was working with a chainsaw on their property and sparks ignited dry woods. The cause of the Stephen Earl fire is under investigation.The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Advisory for the area because of critical fire weather conditions such as low humidity and strong winds, which make firefighting more difficult than normal. During a Red Flag Advisory, people are urged to avoid open flames or sparks, keep vehicles off dry grass and properly dispose of cigarettes.Milton woman arrested on felony charges including child pornography, sexual contact with animalFlorida man pulled over by troopers after multiple calls about missiles in his truck bedFamilies celebrate spring at downtown Mobile event
RED FLAG ADVISORY JACKSON COUNTY VANCLEAVE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
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