Two Hollows Fire burns over 2,000 acres in south Mississippi

Mississippi Fire Feb 28 2020 MFC photo
Two Hollows Fire Feb. 29, 2020. MFC photo.

The Two Hollows Fire burned about 2,200 acres of industrial timber land in Pearl River County, Mississippi, approximately nine miles southeast of Poplarville. Jason Scott of the Mississippi Forestry Commission said 22 homes and 18 outbuildings were threatened but all were saved. The MFC responded with  19 employees, one fixed wing aircraft, seven bulldozers, and one drone. Multiple VFDs also responded with six engines and one water tender.

The fire was reported Saturday night, February 28. It took 12 hours to contain, and the Mississippi Forestry Commission monitored the fire for an additional 48 hours.

Two Hollows Fire
Two Hollows Fire Feb. 29, 2020. MFC photo.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Mississippi Fire Feb 29 2020 MFC photo
Two Hollows Fire Feb. 29, 2020. MFC photo.

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Author: Bill Gabbert

After working full time in wildland fire for 33 years, he continues to learn, and strives to be a Student of Fire.