Harold Gater

The Clarion-Ledger

Two large-scale wildfires burned overnight in Leake and Choctaw counties, the Mississippi Forestry Commission said.

Over 300 acres is estimated to have burned in Leake County at a pine plantation off Coosa Road. No structures were threatened.

Four Miss. Forestry Commission bulldozer crews worked to create a fire line around the wildfire and contained it. MFC Wildland Firefighters remained on the scene to monitor interior burning and watch for hot spots.

Smoke may persist as the wildfire dies down.

Over 200 acres is estimated to have burned in Choctaw County at a pine plantation.

MFC Wildland Firefighters have contained the blaze. Crews will monitor for hot spots. No structures were threatened.