Entergy Mississippi cuts power to about 179 customers as Lawrence County wildfire spreads

• Entergy Mississippi cut power to approximately 179 customers near Monticello in Lawrence County as a spreading wildfire reached part of the grid.
• The outage is expected to last until approximately 7 p.m., but could extend until conditions and facilities are safe.
• De-energizing the distribution lines reduces the risk of further fueling the wildfire.

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