A woods fire in the Wade community of Jackson County burned about 10 acres and was 25% contained at 4:30 p.m. on Oct. 25, 2026, Jackson County EMA Director Earl Etheridge told WXXV News 25.
Etheridge said the fire broke out shortly before 2 p.m. in the area of Elmer Hamilton Road, north of Highway 614 and east of Highway 63.
Jackson County Fire Rescue crews were working to protect a few structures threatened by the flames, while the Mississippi Forestry Commission continued efforts to contain the fire, WXXV reported.
WXXV News 25 said it will provide additional updates as more information becomes available.
Jon Ross Myers is the executive editor and publisher of the Mississippi News Network, Mississippi's largest digital only media company. He can be reached at editor@tippahnews.com
