Louisiana parishes issue burn bans due to dry conditions
What is a burn ban? 18 Louisiana parishes currently under one
The 18 parishes that are currently under burn ban restrictions are Allen, Acadia, Bossier, Caddo, Caldwell, De Soto, East Feliciana, Evangeline, Jefferson Davis, Morehouse, Natchitoches, St. Landry, Rapides, Union, Vernon, Webster, West Carroll and Winn Parish.
Louisiana parishes issue burn bans due to dry conditions; here’s the list in Acadiana
( KLFY) — With the recent dry, windy weather conditions in Louisiana, several parishes have issued burn bans. As of 1 p.m. Wednesday, 18 parishes statewide have issued burn bans. The burn ban is to help local first responders by reducing the number of grass fire calls they must respond to due to the weather conditions.
GOHSEP: Louisiana faces wildfire threat during drought, burn bans in effect across parishes
The Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) announced an increased wildfire threat in Louisiana.
Police Jury issues burn ban for Union Parish due to dry conditions
The Union Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness announced a burn ban for the area on Oct. 14.
Allen Parish residents reminded to follow burn ban
“As many people know last year, the sheriff’s department was writing tickets to people that did disobey the burn ban. I’m thankful for our police jury to put this burn ban in effect. They care about our citizens and the property of Allen Parish, just like we do," he said.
The National Weather Service issues a burn ban, Red Flag warning for parts of Acadiana
Very low relative humidity values and elevated winds lead to Red Flag Warning, burn bans issued by National Weather Service.
LIST: A burn ban is in effect across several parishes in Louisiana
Due to breezy and dry conditions in the forecast on Wednesday, Oct. 16, a Red Flag Warning will be in effect until 7 p.m. this evening.
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Burn Ban Issued for Several Louisiana Parishes
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Check for a burn ban in your parish
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INTERACTIVE MAPS: Burn bans in effect in the ArkLaTex
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Burn bans in Jasper, Newton, and Tyler Counties along with Vernon Parish and DeRidder
Burn bans are now in place in Jasper, Newton, and Tyler Counties along with Vernon Parish. Also, the DeRidder Fire Department ...
Red flag warnings across south Louisiana
“Currently we’re under a red flag warning, which means conditions are conducive for a fire to get out of control,” said ...