Jackson County, Mississippi · Wildfire
| Metric | Last report | Now | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Size | — |
195 acres
Aug 17, 2:00 PM
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— |
| Containment | — |
35%
Aug 17, 2:00 PM
|
— |
| Crew size | — |
5
Aug 17, 2:00 PM
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— |
| Money spent | — |
$39,000
Aug 17, 2:00 PM
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— |
The Jackson - Hwy 90 Fire is a wildfire near Jackson County, Mississippi. It has burned about 195 acres (about 148 football fields). Crews have boxed in 35% of its edge; the other 65% isn't contained yet. It was first reported 2 days ago. About 5 people are on it, run by a Type 5 IC.
The size and containment above are current as of Monday, August 17th at 2:00 p.m. CDT.
No forecast is available for this fire's location right now.
About 5 people are assigned to this fire, run by a Type 5 IC. About $39,000 has been spent on it so far.
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No other active fires are near this one right now. It's on its own.
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