2025 Mississippi wildfires
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The 2025 Mississippi wildfires were a series of wildfires that burned in the U.S. state of Mississippi.
While the typical "fire season" in Mississippi varies every year based on weather conditions, most wildfires occur in between January–March and July–November.[1] However, hotter, drier conditions can allow wildfires to start outside of the typical fire period. Wildfires are most prevalent between January and March. Vegetation is abundant during these periods, while overall conditions typically result in a humid subtropical climate. The increase of vegetation (fuel) and reduced moisture levels can make the fires spread easier.[2]
Summary
By mid-2025, Mississippi has seen an uptick in small wildfires. In Stone County, for example, drought conditions contributed to 85 reported fires in August, burning about 830 acres statewide for that month. [3] Through early September, the state recorded 84 additional fires covering just over 1,000 acres. [4]
Smoke from the cumulative smaller fires has degraded air quality in rural areas and sometimes in more populated counties during inversion events or when winds are weak.[5]
List of wildfires
The following is a list of fires that burned more than 1,000 acres (400 ha), produced significant structural damage, or resulted in casualties.
| Name | County | Acres | Start date | Containment date[a] | Notes/Ref. |
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| Fixed Wing | Perry | 1,750 | January 30 | January 30 | [7] |
| Shoot House | Perry | 6,082 | March 2 | March 2 | Burned in Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center. Caused around $18,000 in damage.[8] |
| Blue Stem | Franklin | 2,031 | March 13 | March 13 | [9] |
| Greene - Turner Road | Greene | 2,281 | March 18 | March 23 | [10] |
| Flat Rock | Benton | 1,145 | March 22 | March 23 | [11] |
