The 2026 Mississippi wildfires are a series of active wildfires currently ongoing in Mississippi.
Background While the typical "fire season" in Mississippi varies every year based on weather conditions, most wildfires occur in between January–March and July–November. 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.
List of wildfires
The following is a list of fires that burned more than , produced significant structural damage, or resulted in casualties. NameCounty AcresStart dateContainment dateNotesRef.Tiger TankPerryRange 6PerryBig HungryCarroll3rd largest in Mississippi history (was 2nd, surpassed by smoke show fire)Smoke ShowPerry2nd largest in Mississippi historyRange 39PerryBayou CumbestJacksonPrompted evacuations and impacted air quality in Pascagoula.
References
External links "Red Flag Warning Mississippi: Dangerous Fire Conditions in Effect" — Mississippi Lead, March 27, 2026