Lowndes County MS. District 2 Volunteer Fire Dept.

05/25/2026

MEMA remembers the men and women who sacrificed their lives for our freedom.

05/21/2026

Firefighting is a pillar of public safety, but the pandemic has made it tough for fire departments to get new trucks in a timely manner.

05/20/2026

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New Mexico authorities say three people are dead and more than a dozen first responders are being treated for exposure to an unidentified substance after being called to a rural home for a suspected drug overdose.

04/30/2026

04/28/2026

The burn ban officially expired at midnight yesterday and has not been extended for now. Please do continue to exercise caution when burning.

04/23/2026

The burn ban in Lowndes County remains in effect until April 27, 2026, and its status will be reevaluated based on rainfall amounts in the coming days, potentially leading to either an extension or lifting of the ban.

04/07/2026

🚫🔥 BURN BAN IN EFFECT 🔥🚫

Lowndes County is currently under a Burn Ban. This means NO outdoor burning is allowed at this time❗

What this includes:
🔥 yard debris or trash
🔥Campfires or bonfires
🔥Any open flame that produces embers

Dry conditions make it extremely easy for fires to spread quickly and get out of control, putting lives, homes, and property at risk.

👨‍🚒 Let’s do our part to keep our community safe:

🚫Avoid any outdoor burning
🚭Properly discard ci******es
📢Report any signs of fire immediately

Violating the burn ban can result in fines 💸and legal consequences🚔

We will keep you updated as conditions change.

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03/28/2026

Lowndes county is currently under a burn ban for 30 days.

A burn ban is a restriction on outdoor burning during drought or wildfire conditions. Learn about burn bans and their exemptions.