Heavy smoke visible across parts of Harrison County. Here’s what we know
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- Marsh fire off W. Whitman Road north of Pass Christian produces heavy smoke.
- Fire burns in water-surrounded marshland beyond firefighter access; it will burn days.
- No homes are threatened, but reduced visibility on W. Whitman Rd. requires caution.
A marsh fire is producing heavy smoke Monday in Harrison County.
Harrison County Fire Rescue says it is monitoring the fire off of Whitman Road, north of Pass Christian. The fire is burning in areas that are surrounded by water and not able to be reached by firefighters, is producing a large amount of smoke in the area.
No homes are in danger, officials say, though reduced visibility on W. Whitman Rd. requires caution in the area.
This fire is expected to burn and produce smoke for several days.